The Men's Decathlon at the

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as part of the athletics program was held at the

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on Wednesday 27 September and Thursday 28 September 2000. After the first day of the contest,

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found himself in en eight-point lead ahead of

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. Erki Nool and

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occupied the next places. On the next day Nool dropped to fifth place after the

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, but advanced again after the controversial discus contest. Starting off with two foul attempts, Nool was originally fouled in his third and last attempt as well, which would have resulted in him getting 0 points and falling out of the leading group. However, Nool successfully appealed the ring-foul ruling and had his throw measured to 43.66 metres, which saw him climb one place. The British delegation, representing Macey, protested to no avail. Following Nool's strong result in the

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event Huffins' lead had shrunk to only 14 points before the

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. As this was a weak event for Huffins he looked set to lose out in the medal chase; however, he managed to lower his personal best time by twelve seconds and grasped a bronze medal. Reigning

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and

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holder

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struggled with a knee problem throughout the competition and finished in a disappointing sixth place.

Medalists

''Šebrle would go on to break the world record in 2001 and win the gold medal at the

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in a new Olympic record. Huffins retired from international athletics after the end of the season.''

Records

These were the standing world and Olympic records (in points) prior to the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Results

Overall results

Flying points table after 10th event:

Sources

* IAAF results day one
100 m
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Retrieved 27 January 2007. * IAAF results day two

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Retrieved 27 January 2007. *IAAF results

Retrieved 27 January 2007. * *

References

External links

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Men's events at the 2000 Summer Olympics