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New Zealand men’s decathlon all-time list up to 7400 points. At the summit of New Zealand’s decathlon history stands Simon Poelman, whose remarkable 8366-point performance in Christchurch back in 1987 still holds as the national record.

Dan O'Brien had famously missed the 1992 Olympics due to a failed pole vault in the U.S. trials, but redeemed himself in Atlanta by taking the gold. His Olympic victory was seen as the final crowning achievement in a legendary career.

Australia celebrated a decathlon one ‐two at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, where Jagan Hames won gold with an Australian and Oceania record of 8490 points. Scott Ferrier secured silver with 8307, while Canada’s Michael …

Canada’s Michael Smith successfully defended his Commonwealth Games decathlon title on home soil in Victoria in 1994, scoring 8326 points. Australia’s Peter Winter took silver with 8074, while England’s Simon Shirley secured bronze with …