Décastar (stylised ''DECASTAR'') is an annual

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competition that takes place in

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, in the department of the

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. Organised by ADE
L'ADEM
it is one of the athletics meetings that make up the

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. Male and female athletes compete in the

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, respectively, and points scored at the Décastar count towards a yearly total for the parent competition.

History

The Décastar competition was first established in 1976 and, after further editions in 1978 and 1984, it was held annually from 1986 onwards. Since its inception it has become one the premier combined event meetings: the 1996 Olympic champion

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set a

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in the decathlon at the 1992 edition, a mark which went unbeaten for nearly seven years. At the 2004 edition, the organisers included the rarely competed women's decathlon and

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set the world record with 8150 points.

Competition format

As with most international combined events competitions, the programme is spread over two days.Qu’appelle-t-on épreuves combinées d’athlétisme ?
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Records

Winners

Key:

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Decastar Decathlon Annual track and field meetings Athletics competitions in France Recurring sporting events established in 1976 World Athletics Combined Events Tour 1976 establishments in France