Decathlon (1992 video game) Decathlon (1992 video game) Decathlon is a decathlon-themed sports game developed by C&E for the Nintendo Entertainment System, and published in 1992. The game offers two modes of play: "Single Game" and "Full Game". In Single Game mode, the player competes in one single event; in a Full Game, the player competes in all decathlon events in a preset sequence: 100 metres, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400 metres, 110 metres hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and 1500 metres. The game awards points based on player performance. In a full game, the player with the high score
Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon The men's decathlon combined event at the 1972 Olympic Games took place on 7 & 8 September. The favorite was Joachim Kirst, who had won the European Championship in 1969 and 1971. The decathletes were unfortunate, as they had to re-open the Olympics, the morning after the postponement due to the tragic events of the Munich massacre. As the events continued the favorite, Kirst, hit the third hurdle in the 110 metres and fell, dropping out of the race. All heights in metres. All distance are in metres. All distance are