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New Results Page, April 28, 2013

This new post covers details of the dozen decathlon meets nationwide during the final week of April, 2013. The top scores were posted by Kevin Lazas/Arkansas at the rainy Arkansas Invt, and Dan Gooris/N Iowa, at the chilly Drake Relays. CLICK HERE VolumeXXXVIIINumber24April7,2013

DECA Nesletter #24, Bad Luck, Lethargy, Bad Weather

DECA Newsletter #24 chronicles the final week of April, 2013 where bad luck for Miller Moss (left), lethargy (the Penn Relays were cancelled), and bad weather (freezing temps at Drake Relays) hammered the decathlon. CLICK HERE VolumeXXXVIIINumber24April7,2013

New Book: "The Pentathlon of the Ancient World"

This post provides an announcement and purchase information of a new book dealing with the history/heritage of modern combined events. "The Pentathlon of the Ancient World" by Frank Zarnowski offers an insight into the modern decathlon's ancient counterpart, the ancient Greek pentathlon. Many of the scholarly questions are addressed and answered. A history of the event and its meaning for modern sport are provided. Purchase information from the publisher, McFarland Publishing, Jefferson, NC, is also provided. CLICK HERE: A NEW BOOK, DECA post 4-25-13

DECA Newsletter # 23, Walde, Brigham Pass Away

DECA Newsletter # 23 provides obituaries for a pair of decathlon stars from the 1960s and 1970s, both of whom passed away in the past few days. Hans Joachim Walde of Germany won a pair of Olympic medals (1964-68) and Craig Brigham (left) was a 3x Pac-8 champion from Oregon. Both became physicians. CLICK HERE VolumeXXXVIIINumber23April6,2013

New Results Page, April 21, 2013

This new post updates results and details from the 3rd week of April, 2013 which saw 18 decathlon meets nationwide for 242 athletes. CLICK HERE 2013 Outdoor Results

DECA Newsletter # 22, Judge Orders Jim Thorpe's Body Returned

DECA Newsletter # 22 offers a report from a federal judge in Pennsylvania who rule on April 19 that proceedings should start to return Jim Thorpe's body, now lieing in the northeastern town which bears his name, to his home in Oklahoma. More decathlon and open results offered. Download VolumeXXXVIIINumber22April(5),2013

DECA Newsletter 21, Lillejord Tops at Mt Sac

DECA Newsletter #21 offers coverage of day two of the 43rd annual Mount Sac Relays at Azusa Pacific U where North Dakota State's Andy Lillejord (left) won a battle of attrition with a 7397 PR score. Complete details in the coverage in a meet where 44 started and 35 finished in 3 sections. CLICK HERE VolumeXXXVIIINumber21April(4),2013

DECA Newsletter # 19 Taiwo Leads Mt Sac Relays

DECA Newsletter #19 provides first day coverage of the Mount Sac Relays decatlon at Azusa Pacific University. Washington senior Jeremy Taiwo takes a 244 point margin to the 2nd five events. Complete results of the Mt Sac and concurrent California Invitational are provided. CLICK HERE VolumeXXXVIIINumber19April(2),2013

Results Page, April 14, 2013

This updated Results Page covers details of the dozen decathlon meets during the 2nd week of April, 2013. The top scores were turned in by Maicel Uibo (8223) and Garret Scantling (7824) of Georgia and Terry Prentice (7813), former Arkansas star. CLICK HERE 2013 Outdoor Results

DECA Newsletter # 19 Top Scores in Georgia

DECA Newsletter #19 provides coverage of the decathlon action during the 2nd week of April. The top performances were turned in by Maicel Uibo (left) and Garret Scantling of Georgia and former Arkansas star Terry Prentice. An updated US collegiate list is appended. CLICK HERE VolumeXXXVIIINumber19April(2),2013