Roman Šebrle became the first decathlete ever to achieve over 9000 points, setting the World Record at 9026 points (Götzis 2001), succeeding his compatriot, Tomaš Dvorak, who had scored 8994 points two years earlier (Prague 1999).
I tell myself how important and pivotal this moment is, trying to get as much nervous energy as possible, if I feel nervous I know I’m ready compete! - Lewis Church, UK decathlete