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Decathlon

This article refers to the sporting constest. For the sports store chain of the same name see Decathlon Group.

A decathlon is a sportive contest made up of 10 events. The term decathlon usually refers to an athletic (track and field) event. Normally occurring over two days, the event pushes athletes to their limits.

Day 1:

  • 100 m
  • long jump
  • shot put
  • High Jump
  • 400 m

Day 2:

  • 110m hurdles
  • discus throw
  • pole vault
  • javelin throw
  • 1500 m

In each event, the athlete scores points according to the marks achieved. In each field event the athletes receive three attempts, in each track event the competitors are divided into heats by personal best. The athlete accumulating the highest number of points wins the competition. Decathlon (and heptathlon) competitions tend to be more friendly than individual events, with each competitor having different strengths and weaknesses and thus helping each other. It is traditional that all competitors take part in a lap of honour after completing the final event.

The decathlon has been included in the program of the Olympic Games since 1912. It is one of the most highly respected Gold Medals. In many cases, including international competition, it is only contested by men. Women compete in the heptathlon, a similar contest made up of seven events.

Due to the inclusion of throwing events, indoor decathlon competitions are impracticable. During the indoor season, decathletes compete in the men's heptathlon, featuring different events compared to the women's heptahlon.

World Records

The decathlon world record is:

  • Roman Šebrle 9026 pts Götzis, AUT 27 May 2001

And the unofficial world record for women:

  • Austra Skujyte 8366 pts Columbia, USA 15 April 2005 (awaiting verification)

Top 10 performers

Accurate as of January 1, 2006.

Other famous decathletes

  • Bruce Jenner, USA
  • Dave Johnson, USA
  • Dean Macey, UK
  • Mike Smith, Canada

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During the indoor season, decathletes compete in the men's heptathlon, featuring different events compared to the women's heptahlon. Received much negative attention in the end of 2005, after having published an article falsely accusing Swedish actor Mikael Persbrandt of severe alcoholism. Due to the inclusion of throwing events, indoor decathlon competitions are impracticable. Expressen is a Swedish right leaning tabloid newspaper founded in 1944. Women compete in the heptathlon, a similar contest made up of seven events. In many cases, including international competition, it is only contested by men.

It is one of the most highly respected Gold Medals. The decathlon has been included in the program of the Olympic Games since 1912. It is traditional that all competitors take part in a lap of honour after completing the final event. Decathlon (and heptathlon) competitions tend to be more friendly than individual events, with each competitor having different strengths and weaknesses and thus helping each other.

The athlete accumulating the highest number of points wins the competition. In each field event the athletes receive three attempts, in each track event the competitors are divided into heats by personal best. In each event, the athlete scores points according to the marks achieved. Day 2:.

Day 1:. Normally occurring over two days, the event pushes athletes to their limits. The term decathlon usually refers to an athletic (track and field) event. A decathlon is a sportive contest made up of 10 events.

For the sports store chain of the same name see Decathlon Group.. This article refers to the sporting constest. Mike Smith, Canada. Dean Macey, UK.

Dave Johnson, USA. Bruce Jenner, USA. Austra Skujyte 8366 pts Columbia, USA 15 April 2005 (awaiting verification). Roman Šebrle 9026 pts Götzis, AUT 27 May 2001.

1500 m. javelin throw. pole vault. discus throw.

110m hurdles. 400 m. High Jump. shot put.

long jump. 100 m.