Total points based on personal bests are calculated by adding the points from a decathlete’s personal records in each event. This section lists all totals exceeding 8900 points and contains particularly notable performance data.
Ashton Eaton stunned the field in Beijing, setting a new world record of 9045 points to win decathlon gold at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics.
The 2019 Decastar meeting in Talence saw Canada’s Pierce LePage claim victory with 8453 points ahead of American Zach Ziemek, confirming his status among the world’s elite decathletes just weeks before the World Athletics Championships.
A complete history of the US Championships highlights all-time decathlon records and champions, showcasing the nation’s finest performances and winners across the years.