Athletics at the 2000 Summer Olympics - Men's decathlon

The decathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program was held at the Stadium Australia on Wednesday September 27 and Thursday September 28.

After the first day of the contest, Chris Huffins found himself in en eight-point lead ahead of Dean Macey. Erki Nool and Tom Pappas occupied the next places. On the next day Nool dropped to fifth place after the 110 metres hurdles, but advanced again after the controversial discus contest. Starting off with two foul attempts, Nool was originally fouled in his third and last attempt as well, which would have resulted in him getting 0 points and falling out of the leading group. However, Nool successfully appealed the ring-foul ruling and had his throw measured to 43.66 metres, which saw him climb one place. The British delegation, representing Macey, protested to no avail.

Following Nool's strong result in the javelin throw event Huffins' lead had shrunk to only 14 points before the 1500 metres. As this was a weak event for Huffins he looked set to lose out in the medal chase; however he managed to lower his personal best time by twelve seconds and grasped a bronze medal. Reigning world champion and world record holder Tomáš Dvořák struggled with a knee problem throughout the competition and finished in a disappointing sixth place.

Results

Medals

The medals were distributed as following:

Šebrle would go on to break the world record in 2001 and win the gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in a new Olympic record. Huffins retired from international athletics after the end of the season.

Overall results

Points table after 10th event:

ee also

*1998 Men's European Championships Decathlon
*1999 Men's World Championships Decathlon
*2001 Men's World Championships Decathlon

References

* IAAF results day one: [http://www2.iaaf.org/OLY00/results/data/M/DEC/100Ru.html 100 m] , [http://www2.iaaf.org/OLY00/results/data/M/DEC/LJRu.html long jump] , [http://www2.iaaf.org/OLY00/results/data/M/DEC/SPRu.html shot put] , [http://www2.iaaf.org/OLY00/results/data/M/DEC/HJRu.html high jump] and [http://www2.iaaf.org/OLY00/results/data/M/DEC/400Ru.html 400 m] . Retrieved on 27 January 2007.
* IAAF results day two: [http://www2.iaaf.org/OLY00/results/data/M/DEC/110HRu.html 110 m hurdles] , [http://www2.iaaf.org/OLY00/results/data/M/DEC/DTRu.html discus] , [http://www2.iaaf.org/OLY00/results/data/M/DEC/PVRu.html pole vault] , [http://www2.iaaf.org/OLY00/results/data/M/DEC/JTRu.html javelin] and [http://www2.iaaf.org/OLY00/results/data/M/DEC/1500Ru.html 1500 m] . Retrieved on 27 January 2007.
*IAAF results: [http://www2.iaaf.org/OLY00/results/data/M/DEC/R10.html Final standings] . Retrieved on 27 January 2007.
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