World Champions Decathlon File

(GBR) was the inaugural champion in 1983 and a double Olympic gold medalist. Competition Structure

The official world record is held by Kevin Mayer of France, who scored 9,126 points in 2018. World CHAMPIONS Decathlon

The decathlon consists of contested over two consecutive days: Day 1: 100m, Long Jump, Shot Put, High Jump, and 400m. (GBR) was the inaugural champion in 1983 and

Ashton Eaton holds the World Championships record with 9,045 points , set during his 2015 victory in Beijing. Legendary Champions: Ashton Eaton holds the World Championships record with

110m Hurdles, Discus Throw, Pole Vault, Javelin Throw, and 1500m.

(USA) and Tomáš Dvořák (CZE) are the only athletes to win three consecutive world titles (O'Brien: 1991–1995; Dvořák: 1997–2001).

The is currently Leo Neugebauer of Germany, who won the title at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. He succeeded Canada’s Pierce LePage, the 2023 champion. Overview of World Champions: Decathlon