Damian Warner wins with 8523 points and my prognosis for the top three was a good one. Brianne Theisen-Eaton won the heptathlon, so this was a second edition of the Canadian Games!
Article discusses alternative and hypothetical decathlon records ‐ such as performances aggregated over a year or season instead of two days ‐ to explore when athletes might have been in their peak form, despite variables like weather
I tell myself how important and pivotal this moment is, trying to get as much nervous energy as possible, if I feel nervous I know I’m ready compete! - Lewis Church, UK decathlete