After injury setbacks, Jorge Ureña made a triumphant return in June 2023 at Ratingen, Germany, posting a new PB of 8381 points ‐ lifting him to the third ‐best Spanish decathlon score ever. At the 2019 European Indoor Championships
European Indoor Championships’ rich history brings together record-breaking moments, legendary champions, and thrilling medal battles, celebrating the nations and athletes who have defined the event’s legacy
Francisco Javier Benet secured his place in Spanish athletics history with an impressive 8526-point decathlon in 1998, keeping him at the top of the national all-time list.
Alain Blondel is a former French decathlete best known for winning the gold medal at the 1994 European Championships and for representing France at the Olympic level during his international athletics career.