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List of current World Record in each event compared to the best decathlon record in each event

The Pan American Games historical archive showcases all-time decathlon records and champions, highlighting standout combined-events performances throughout history.

Roman Šebrle became the first decathlete ever to achieve over 9000 points, setting the World Record at 9026 points (Götzis 2001), succeeding his compatriot, Tomaš Dvorak, who had scored 8994 points two years earlier (Prague 1999).

Michael Smith has won silver medal at the World Championships in Tokyo 1991 and bronze medal at World Championships in Göteborg 1995.

The 2001 Multistars decathlon in Desenzano del Garda produced an exceptionally close battle for the title. Estonia’s Indrek Kaseorg emerged victorious with 7834 points, edging Italy’s Paolo Casarsa by just 29 points. Dmitri Ivanov of Russia …

In 1997, Estonian sports enthusiasts founded the Erki Nool Fan Club, and about 200 members of this group accompany him to the various international competitions in which he participates. Erki won an Olympic gold medal at the Sydney Olympic Games …

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.

Kurt Bendlin, a gifted German decathlete, overcame multiple injuries and personal tragedy to set a world record in 1967, and despite repeated setbacks, made several comebacks throughout his career.

Steve Fritz had finished the best competition of his life, scoring 8644 points, more than Bruce Jenner produced to win the Montreal gold. That got him only fourth place.

Trey Hardee won an Olympic silver medal at the London Olympic Games 2012 and he is double Decathlon World Champion (2009, 2011). Winner of the 2009 IAAF Combined Events Challenge.

Men’s national heptathlon records celebrate the top all-around performers from each country, reflecting the remarkable range of talent and dedication found across the world of combined events.

Estonian decathlete Mikk Pahapill won heptathlon gold at the 2009 European Indoor Championships with 6362 points. Remarkably, he established personal bests in all seven disciplines, including a 7. 97 m long jump, achieving a unique place in …

With a winning score of 8902 points, Tomáš Dvořák captured his third consecutive decathlon crown at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics in Edmonton.

Erki Nool became a national hero in Estonia. His Olympic victory is remembered as one of the most dramatic in modern decathlon history.