Search results: Rafer Johnson

Rafer Johnson, a multi-sport high school star who rose from poverty and discrimination, became one of the greatest decathletes in history, ultimately winning Olympic gold in 1960 after a dramatic final event against C.K. Yang.

Rafer Johnson was one of the greatest decathletes in history and an extraordinary figure both on and off the track

Yang Chuan-kwang was the first and, so far, only decathlon world record holder from outside Europe and the United States

World's Greatest Athlete - this title is traditionally given to the Olympic decathlon champion

The World Records which were officially ratified by the IAAF. Estonian Aleksander Kolmpere was the first official Decathlon World Record holder.

How many ways can we say, “ Roman Šebrle of the Czech Republic is the world’s greatest performer ever in the century ‐old tradition of the decathlon? I can think of at least five: Šebrle’s uniqueness, longevity, consistency, …

Complete men (in French : Des hommes complets), a book by Frédéric Gousset (2014)

Decathlon total top 20 score ranking by running, jumping and throwing category.

A complete history of the USA Championships highlights all-time decathlon records and champions, showcasing the nation’s finest performances and winners across the years.

Pan American Games’ full history features all-time decathlon records and winners, showcasing the standout athletes and performances across the event’s history.