Daley Thompson

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Daley Thompson

Two-time Olympic decathlon champion

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13 sourced records. Each exercise has a top recorded mark and its evidence. Check the date, age, effort and method before you compare.

Daley Thompson 400 m

Daley Thompson's recorded 400 m is 46.86 s. Performance date: 1982-05-22. Age at the time: 23. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

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Götzis (AUT) · Decathlete; official track performance

Source quote and limits
“46.86”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

The mark and venue are from the official World Athletics profile. Repeated records and combined-event scores are excluded.

  1. 1982

    • 400 m46.86 s

      CompetitionDecathlete; official track performance

      Official result, worldathletics.org1982-05-22 · age 23

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      “46.86”

      Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World AthleticsGötzis (AUT)

Daley Thompson 100 m

Daley Thompson's recorded 100 m is 10.26 s. Performance date: 1986-08. Age at the time: 28. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

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Neckarstadion, Stuttgart (GER) · Decathlete; official track performance

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“10.26”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

The mark and venue are from the official World Athletics profile. Repeated records and combined-event scores are excluded. Wind +2.0 m/s. The profile assigns 28 August to this first decathlon event and 27 August to its shot put. The exact day needs a second official source, so the date retains month precision.

  1. 1986

    • 100 m10.26 s

      CompetitionDecathlete; official track performance

      Official result, worldathletics.org1986-08 · age 28

      Quote and details
      “10.26”

      Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World AthleticsNeckarstadion, Stuttgart (GER)

Daley Thompson 200 m

Daley Thompson's recorded 200 m is 20.88 s. Performance date: 1979-08-18. Age at the time: 21. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

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London (GBR) · Decathlete; official track performance

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“20.88”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

The mark and venue are from the official World Athletics profile. Repeated records and combined-event scores are excluded. Wind +1.9 m/s.

  1. 1979

    • 200 m20.88 s

      CompetitionDecathlete; official track performance

      Official result, worldathletics.org1979-08-18 · age 21

      Quote and details
      “20.88”

      Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World AthleticsLondon (GBR)

Daley Thompson Javelin Throw

Daley Thompson's recorded Javelin Throw is 64.04 m (210 ft 1 in). Performance date: 1988-09-29. Age at the time: 30. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) · Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

Source quote and limits
“64.04”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

  1. 1988

    • Javelin Throw64.04 m (210 ft 1 in)

      CompetitionDecathlon athlete; individual event mark

      Official result, worldathletics.org1988-09-29 · age 30

      Quote and details
      “64.04”

      Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World AthleticsOlympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)

Daley Thompson 110 m hurdles

Daley Thompson's recorded 110 m hurdles is 14.04 s. Performance date: 1986-08-28. Age at the time: 28. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Neckarstadion, Stuttgart (GER) · Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

Source quote and limits
“14.04”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Wind -0.3 m/s. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

  1. 1986

    • 110 m hurdles14.04 s

      CompetitionDecathlon athlete; individual event mark

      Official result, worldathletics.org1986-08-28 · age 28

      Quote and details
      “14.04”

      Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World AthleticsNeckarstadion, Stuttgart (GER)

Daley Thompson Shot Put

Daley Thompson's recorded Shot Put is 15.73 m (51 ft 7 in). Performance date: 1986-08-27. Age at the time: 28. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Neckarstadion, Stuttgart (GER) · Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

Source quote and limits
“15.73”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

  1. 1986

    • Shot Put15.73 m (51 ft 7 in)

      CompetitionDecathlon athlete; individual event mark

      Official result, worldathletics.org1986-08-27 · age 28

      Quote and details
      “15.73”

      Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World AthleticsNeckarstadion, Stuttgart (GER)

Daley Thompson Discus Throw

Daley Thompson's recorded Discus Throw is 47.62 m (156 ft 3 in). Performance date: 1986-05-18. Age at the time: 27. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Arles (FRA) · Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

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“47.62”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

  1. 1986

    • Discus Throw47.62 m (156 ft 3 in)

      CompetitionDecathlon athlete; individual event mark

      Official result, worldathletics.org1986-05-18 · age 27

      Quote and details
      “47.62”

      Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World AthleticsArles (FRA)

Daley Thompson Long Jump

Daley Thompson's recorded Long Jump is 315.4 in. Performance date: 1984-08-08. Age at the time: 26. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA) · Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

Source quote and limits
“8.01”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Wind +0.4 m/s. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

Long Jump history. Methods and conditions can differ between records.
DateCompetition / season and methodValueUnitSource
1984-08-08age 26Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)Long Jump315.4inworldathletics.org
Evidence

Official result; Competition; performance date 1984-08-08.

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

“8.01”

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Wind +0.4 m/s. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

Daley Thompson Pole Vault

Daley Thompson's recorded Pole Vault is 200.8 in. Performance date: 1983-06-08. Age at the time: 24. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Centennial Stadium, Etobicoke, Toronto (CAN) · Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

Source quote and limits
“5.10”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

  1. 1983

    • Pole Vault200.8 in

      CompetitionDecathlon athlete; individual event mark

      Official result, worldathletics.org1983-06-08 · age 24

      Quote and details
      “5.10”

      Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World AthleticsCentennial Stadium, Etobicoke, Toronto (CAN)

Daley Thompson Javelin Throw (old)

Daley Thompson's recorded Javelin Throw (old) is 65.38 m (214 ft 6 in). Performance date: 1980-05-18. Age at the time: 21. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Götzis (AUT) · Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

Source quote and limits
“65.38”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

  1. 1980

    • Javelin Throw (old)65.38 m (214 ft 6 in)

      CompetitionDecathlon athlete; individual event mark

      Official result, worldathletics.org1980-05-18 · age 21

      Quote and details
      “65.38”

      Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World AthleticsGötzis (AUT)

Daley Thompson High Jump

Daley Thompson's recorded High Jump is 83.1 in. Performance date: 1980-05-17. Age at the time: 21. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Götzis (AUT) · Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

Source quote and limits
“2.11”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

High Jump history. Methods and conditions can differ between records.
DateCompetition / season and methodValueUnitSource
1980-05-17age 21Götzis (AUT)High Jump83.1inworldathletics.org
Evidence

Official result; Competition; performance date 1980-05-17.

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

“2.11”

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

Daley Thompson 1500 m

Daley Thompson's recorded 1500 m is 4:22.84. Performance date: 1978-08-31. Age at the time: 20. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha (TCH) · Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

Source quote and limits
“4:22.84”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

  1. 1978

    • 1500 m4:22.84

      CompetitionDecathlon athlete; individual event mark

      Official result, worldathletics.org1978-08-31 · age 20

      Quote and details
      “4:22.84”

      Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World AthleticsStadion Evžena Rošického, Praha (TCH)

Daley Thompson Long Jump (wind-assisted)

Daley Thompson's recorded Long Jump (wind-assisted) is 319.3 in. Performance date: 1978-08-07. Age at the time: 20. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Edmonton (CAN) · Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

Source quote and limits
“8.11”

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Wind +6.3 m/s. Wind-assisted mark; not wind-legal. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

Long Jump (wind-assisted) history. Methods and conditions can differ between records.
DateCompetition / season and methodValueUnitSource
1978-08-07age 20Edmonton (CAN)Long Jump (wind-assisted)319.3inworldathletics.org
Evidence

Official result; Competition; performance date 1978-08-07.

Daley THOMPSON | Profile | World Athletics

Decathlon athlete; individual event mark

“8.11”

Official profile data preserved in the prior collection. Web-reader requests returned 403; the source checker subsequently found these numbers in the live page, mostly in embedded data. Wind +6.3 m/s. Wind-assisted mark; not wind-legal. Repeated marks and combined-event scores are excluded.

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