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Equal Pentathlon scores, but not equal spot on the podium

The supreme athletics event tests the mind and body over ten events. Athletes will compete against one another and the scoring table.

IN MEMORIAM - Kurt Bendlin (1943 – 2024)

Estonian Championships Tallinn 2024, Kadriorg Stadium

Alhama de Murcia decathlon of 1998 is remembered for its high-caliber performances and the setting of national records: Sebastian Chmara's Polish record and Francisco Javier Benet's Spanish record.

Alhama de Murcia decathlon of 1997 is remembered for its exceptional performances. It contributed to the rich history of the decathlon as one of the most challenging and prestigious events in track and field athletics.

Alhama de Murcia decathlon of 1996 is remembered for the remarkable performance of Francisco Javier Benet, who achieved a personal best of 8294 points.

Antonio Penalver's 8478 points is the legal performance from that same competition, hence the mark that is recognized as his official PB.

Karel Tilga set a meeting record of 8482 points, breaking the old Multistars record of 8390 held by Andrei Krauchanka since 2013. Tilga's performance gave him the Olympic qualifying mark ahead of time.