Decathlon - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DecathlonThe decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word "decathlon" was formed, in analogy to the word "pentathlon", from Greek δέκα (déka, meaning "ten") and ἄθλος (áthlos, or ἄθλον, áthlon, meaning "contest" or “prize”). Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is ju…
Decathlon - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DecathlonThe official decathlon world record holder is Kevin Mayer of France, with a score of 9,126 points set during the 2018 Décastar in Talence, France, which was ratified by World Athletics . Previous record from Ashton Eaton (9,045 points): Decathlon bests [ edit] The total decathlon score for all world records in the respective events would be 12,598.
Decathlon world record progression - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Decathlon_world_recordThe first world record in the decathlon was recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1922. As of 23 June 2012, 36 men's world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event. The current world record holder is French national Kevin Mayer with 9126 points. Over the years, athletes have become bigger, stronger and faster, leading some to score more points. The first world record in the women's decathlon was recognized by the IAAF in 2004. As of 21 June 2009, two