Explore the men’s decathlon world record progression from Aleksander Kolmpere’s pioneering performance in 1922 to Kevin Mayer’s 9126 points in 2018. Grouped by historical scoring table, this archive presents all ten event marks alongside
The Fair Decathlon Model (FDM) examines whether the current decathlon scoring tables are properly balanced. Using data from 21 seasons between 1985 and 2025, the model proposes revised scoring coefficients based on elite decathlete performances.
Part 8 takes the Fair Decathlon Model into its deepest territory yet, examining B — the parameter that determines where scoring reaches zero. Using 10, 720 complete performances with totals below 7000 points, this analysis tests whether the
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
A decathlon is not ten separate events. It is one competition, unfolding over two days, with one clock running from the first start to the final finish. Part 10 of the Fair Decathlon Model asks what happens when we look at the decathlon this way
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.
This handy combined events points calculator lets you calculate scores for men's and women's decathlon, heptathlon, and pentathlon competitions. It also supports U20 (junior) events.
If you want statistics, rankings, results, records, athlete profiles, and the history of the decathlon, Decathlon 2000 is one of the most complete resources available anywhere in the world - ChatGPT