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The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of 10 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 ...
Decathlon ( French pronunciation: [dekatlɔ̃]) is a French sporting goods retailer. With over 2,080 stores in 69 countries and regions (2023), [ 1] it is the largest sporting goods retailer in the world. [ 5][ 6] The company manages the research, design, production, logistics and distribution of its products in-house; partners with global ...
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 world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event.
The men's decathlon has been present on the Olympic athletics programme since 1912. This was the 26th appearance of the event in the Olympic Games. Qualification
Children. 4, including Olivier Leclercq. Relatives. Gérard Mulliez (cousin) Michel Leclercq (born 1938/39) is a French billionaire businessman. He is the founder and 40% owner of Decathlon. With over 1647 stores in 57 countries and regions (Jan 2020), [2] it is the largest sporting goods retailer in the world. [3]
Kevin Mayer. Kevin Mayer ( French: [kevin majɛʁ], [ 3] [mejɛʁ] [ 4] or [majœr], born 10 February 1992) is a French athlete specialising in decathlon and indoor heptathlon. He is two-time world champion (in 2017 and 2022), two-time Olympic silver medalist ( 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Olympics) and the world record holder in the decathlon since ...
Event. Decathlon. Achievements and titles. Personal best (s) Decathlon: 7204 (Laval, 2022) Elliott Thompson (born 10 August 1992) is a British athlete. He is the 2022 British champion of decathlon. [1] He is the son of two time Olympic champion decathlete Daley Thompson.
The men's decathlon competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event was held at the Olympic Stadium between 17 and 18 August. [ 1] The medals were presented by Dagmawit Girmay Berhane, IOC member, Ethiopia and Bernard Amsalem, Council Member of the IAAF .