Decathlon world record progression Decathlon world record progression The first world record in the decathlon was recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1922. As of 23 June 2012, 36 men's world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event. 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. The current world record holder in the decathlon is French national Kevin Mayer. Over the years athletes have become bigger, stronger, and faster; in turn athletes scored more
Bruce Jenner's World Class Decathlon Bruce Jenner's World Class Decathlon Bruce Jenner's World Class Decathlon is a 1996 computer game. In the game, the player participates in a Decathlon. The gold medalist for decathlon in the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics, Bruce Jenner (now Caitlyn Jenner), also appears as a character in the 1981/1982 game "Olympic Decathlon"/"Microsoft Decathlon". A reviewer for "Next Generation" panned the game for its lack of depth and intensity, elaborating, "All that's involved is clicking a mouse button a few times at the right moments in each event, which makes the game about as exciting as re-arranging your Windows desktop." "GameSpot"s Hugo