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Here is an interview with retired decathlete and successful businessman Alex Folacci

Robert Zmelík of Czechoslovakia won the men's decathlon at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games with 8611 points. Although not unbeatable throughout the season, Zmelík delivered when it mattered most, combining consistency, peak fitness and mental …

A little summary and interview how to find reversal after your sports career. Alex Folacci talks about his experience and gives recommendations.

Decathlon is a very special event that besides technical development requires great combination of the five primary Biomotor abilities: speed, strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination

The multi event athlete must possess or attain the following characteristics in order to be successful

In the United States the development and training of decathletes is heavily influenced by the university system, primarily the NCAA

IN MEMORIAM - Kurt Bendlin (1943 – 2024)

An interview with Alex Folacci, the best personal trainer in New York City

After completing the zero ‐point audit in Part 8, the Fair Decathlon Model now turns to a deeper question: what should a decathlon scoring table actually measure? Part 9 explores why performances cannot be separated from the two ‐day …

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.