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European Championships Split 1990
The men's decathlon at the 1990 European Championships in Split brought together Europe's leading all ‐around athletes in a highly competitive battle for medals. France’s Christian Plaziat won the European title with 8574 points, ahead of …
June 07, 2026
European Championships Helsinki 1994
The men's decathlon at the 1994 European Championships in Helsinki was contested under exceptionally difficult weather conditions, with persistent rain affecting performances throughout much of the competition. Despite the challenging conditions, …
June 07, 2026
European Championships Budapest 1998
The men's decathlon at the 1998 European Championships in Budapest featured one of the deepest fields in championship history, with six athletes scoring more than 8400 points. Estonia's Erki Nool captured the European title with 8667 points, …
June 07, 2026
European Championships München 2002
The men's decathlon at the 2002 European Championships in Munich brought together many of the world's leading combined events athletes, including reigning world record holder Roman Šebrle, Olympic champion Erki Nool and Russia's Lev Lobodin. The …
June 07, 2026
World University Games all-time decathlon records and champions
The World University Games (formerly known as the Universiade) historical archive highlights all-time decathlon records and champions, celebrating top university athletes and their performances throughout history.
May 17, 2026
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Olympic Games decathlon all-time records, champions and medal table
The Olympic Games historical archive showcases all-time decathlon records, champions and medal table, highlighting the greatest performances and leading nations throughout Olympic history.
May 17, 2026
Olympic Games Athens 2004
Roman Šebrle added Olympic glory to his world record status at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, winning gold with a new Olympic record of 8893 points.
Apr 21, 2026
Olympic Games Seoul 1988
Christian Schenk produced a surprise victory in Seoul, winning decathlon gold at the 1988 Summer Olympics with a total of 8488 points.
Apr 21, 2026
Olympic Games Sydney 2000
Erki Nool became a national hero in Estonia. His Olympic victory is remembered as one of the most dramatic in modern decathlon history.
Aug 26, 2010
Olympic Games Atlanta 1996
Dan O'Brien had famously missed the 1992 Olympics due to a failed pole vault in the U.S. trials, but redeemed himself in Atlanta by taking the gold. His Olympic victory was seen as the final crowning achievement in a legendary career.
Aug 30, 2010
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    Janek Salmistu wrote on May 05, 2026
    Jens Schulze wrote in his notes: On July 19, 1981, I took part in a 30-minute decathlon competition in Leiden,...
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    Janek Salmistu wrote on Apr 24, 2026
    Men’s decathlon all-time list - performers over 7500 points, updated. You are welcome!
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    DEMENEGAS GEORGE wrote on Apr 23, 2026
    I want the list for all decathletes over 7. 500 all time in world. . Thanks
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    Janek Salmistu wrote on Apr 12, 2026
    Johannes Erm is an Estonian decathlete competing at the international elite level in combined events. He has represented Estonia at...
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