The first

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in the decathlon was recognized by the

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in 1922. As of 23 June 2012, 36 men's world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event. The current world record holder is French national

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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.

Records

Men

Women

Notes

References

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World record A world record is usually the best global and most important performance that is ever recorded and officially verified in a specific skill, sport, or other kind of activity. The book ''Guinness World Records'' and other world records organization ...

World athletics record progressions