Who has been the decathlon world record holder? Do they have to be an Olympic gold medal winner?
The decathlon world record holder is Kevin Mayer of France, who set the record of 9126 points at the 2018 Décastar meeting in Talence, France.
It is not necessary for a decathlon world record holder to be an Olympic gold medal winner. For example, Mayer has never won an Olympic gold medal, but he has won two silver medals (2016 and 2020). The most recent Olympic gold medal winner in the decathlon is Damian Warner of Canada, who won the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
However, it is very rare for a decathlon world record holder not to be an Olympic gold medal winner. This is because the decathlon is one of the most demanding events in track and field, and it requires athletes to be in peak physical condition and to have a high level of skill in all ten events.
Related Questions
- Who is the current Olympic gold medal winner in the decathlon?
- Damian Warner of Canada
- How many points did Kevin Mayer score to set the decathlon world record?
- 9126 points
- What is the decathlon?
- A track and field event consisting of ten events: 100 meters, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400 meters, 110-meter hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and 1500 meters.
- Who holds the decathlon world record for women?
- Carolina Klüft of Sweden (7032 points)
- Is it possible to win the decathlon without winning any of the individual events?
- Yes, it is possible, but it is very rare.
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