1984 Olympic Men's Decathlon: A Look Back
At the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles
The men's decathlon at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles was a closely contested event, with the top three finishers separated by just 13 points. Daley Thompson of Great Britain ultimately took the gold medal with a score of 8797 points, followed by Jürgen Hingsen of West Germany with 8673 points, and Siegfried Wentz of West Germany with 8412 points.
Thompson's Victory
Thompson's victory was his second consecutive Olympic decathlon title, making him the first man to win the event twice. He also set a new Olympic record with his score of 8797 points. Hingsen's silver medal was his second consecutive Olympic medal in the decathlon, having won the bronze medal in 1980. Wentz's bronze medal was his first Olympic medal.
The men's decathlon at the 1984 Olympics was a memorable event, with Thompson, Hingsen, and Wentz all putting in strong performances. Thompson's victory was a testament to his dominance in the decathlon, while Hingsen and Wentz's medals were a testament to the depth of talent in the event.
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