Time: 3:45 p.m. ET, 9:45 p.m. in Paris
TV: USA Network and Peacock
The men’s decathlon is one of the ultimate feats of strength and endurance at the Olympic Games. An event that lasts over two days, the winner claims the title of the best male athlete in the world.
The 10 events, in order: 100 meters, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400 meters, 110-meter hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and 1,500 meters.
Canadian Damian Warner, the defending gold medalist, returned for Paris, but the decathlon is missing two key athletes. Kevin Mayer of France, the world record holder from 2018, withdrew from the competition due to a thigh injury. Canadian Pierre LePage, the reigning world champion, is also out due to a back injury.
German Leo Neugebauer, a 24-year-old in his first Olympics, leads the field after the first five events Friday, with Ayden Owens-Delerme of Puerto Rico second and Sander Skotheim of Norway third.
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