Search results: Decathlon rules

When the U20 class was introduced, inconsistencies arose because some countries and competitions used different hurdle heights and shot weights than those specified by the IAAF, creating confusion.

All-time Decathlon individual event lists

In the United States the development and training of decathletes is heavily influenced by the university system, primarily the NCAA

Shot 7.26kg; Hurdles 107cm; Discus 2.0kg; Javelin 800g

Since 1999, Decathlon 2000 has been the priority internet source for comprehensive information of combined events

The historic facts & figures surrounding Bulgarian female “all ‐round” athletes are more heroic, rememberable and important that those of Bulgarian men. They left significant trace into European and world track & field annals and can be …

Equal Pentathlon scores, but not equal spot on the podium

Failing in just one event can end a decathlete's entire competition, with no points scored and no chance of recovery - no matter how well they've performed elsewhere.

In Des Moines, Iowa, Michael Morrison won the NCAA Outdoor decathlon title with 8118 points.