In the worst weather conditions with rain and wintry cold - almost like the first meeting in 1975 - the 39th Hypomeeting took place and ended with a Canadian victory - Damian Warner won with 8307 points
40 years of the Hypomeeting - at this anniversary meeting, Trey Hardee from the USA won the decathlon for the second time after a thrilling competition.
In excellent conditions Kai Kazmirek secured the winner's trophy with 8462 points. It should be mentioned that Damian Warner scored no points in the shot put.
The Commonwealth Games is a unique, friendly, world class, multi-sports Games, which is held once every four years. 20th Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland.
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