France’s Kevin Mayer set a new decathlon world document on Sunday when he completed with 9126 points on the Decastar match in Talence, France.
World champion and Olympic silver medalist Mayer surpassed earlier holder American Ashton Eaton’s 9045 points recorded on the 2015 world championships in Beijing.
"That was an incredible display of ability! I'm super happy for @mayer_decathlon & and even more for the future of the decathlon," Eaton stated on Twitter.
"Important thing to me has always been to keep pushing the limit and inspiring others to do the same. The more 9K can become commonplace the better."
Mayer made amends for missing out at the European title in Berlin closing month, where he didn't sign in a mark in the lengthy jump, via throwing a personal best possible of 71.90 metres in the javelin, Sunday’s penultimate match.
He completed the decisive 1500 metres in simply outside 4 minutes 36 seconds, having needed to finish in four:49 to overcome the former document.
World champion and Olympic silver medalist Mayer surpassed earlier holder American Ashton Eaton’s 9045 points recorded on the 2015 world championships in Beijing.
"That was an incredible display of ability! I'm super happy for @mayer_decathlon & and even more for the future of the decathlon," Eaton stated on Twitter.
"Important thing to me has always been to keep pushing the limit and inspiring others to do the same. The more 9K can become commonplace the better."
Mayer made amends for missing out at the European title in Berlin closing month, where he didn't sign in a mark in the lengthy jump, via throwing a personal best possible of 71.90 metres in the javelin, Sunday’s penultimate match.
He completed the decisive 1500 metres in simply outside 4 minutes 36 seconds, having needed to finish in four:49 to overcome the former document.
France's Kevin Mayer breaks world decathlon record
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