National decathlon records highlight the best performances ever achieved by athletes from each country, showcasing the global depth and diversity of this demanding discipline.

Men’s decathlon best performers 1st day >4450 points

Men’s decathlon best first-day performers — a list of decathletes who have scored 4450 points or more after the first five events.

Men’s decathlon best performers 2nd day >4200 points

Men’s decathlon best second-day performers — a list of decathletes who have scored 4200 points or more across the five events of the second day.

Total 10 best decathlons

The total points from a decathlete’s 10 best decathlons is a key statistic, highlighting decathletes with 82000 points or more across their top 10 performances.

Men’s decathlon total points based on personal bests

Total points based on personal bests: calculated by adding the points from a decathlete’s personal records in each event. This section lists all totals exceeding 8900 points. It is worth checking because it contains very interesting data.

Men’s decathlon season's best

Men’s decathlon season's best score by year

Olympic Games decathlon records, champions and medal table of all-time

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

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So they said

The Decathlon's nice in that you get to know the other athletes. It's almost like everyone helps each other out. We're all out there trying to win, but at the same time there's a friendship there too. It's always fun going to meets and catching up with the other guys - Tom Pappas

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Janek Salmistu wrote on May 05, 2026

Jens Schulze wrote in his notes: On July 19, 1981, I took part in a 30-minute decathlon competition in Leiden,...

Janek Salmistu wrote on Apr 24, 2026

Men’s decathlon all-time list - performers over 7500 points, updated. You are welcome!

DEMENEGAS GEORGE wrote on Apr 23, 2026

I want the list for all decathletes over 7. 500 all time in world. . Thanks

Janek Salmistu wrote on Apr 12, 2026

Johannes Erm is an Estonian decathlete competing at the international elite level in combined events. He has represented Estonia at...

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