DECA Newsletter # 43 provides coverage and complete results of the three levels of European Cup (team competition by nation) where a number of former USA collegians competed. France's Kevin Mayer,(21), left, had the highest score winning the Super League at 8390 points.CLICK HERE Volume XXXVIIINumber43June(10),2013
This revised Results Page provides the details of the recent NCAA I and USA national championships and an updated USA list. CLICK HERE 2013 Outdoor Results
DECA Newsletter #42 provides a miscellany of news, including the retirement announcement of Roman Sebrle (left), rosters for the 2013 USA International teams, and an explanation (again) of that confusing finish at the USA national decathlon In Des Moines.CLICK HERE VolumeXXXVIIINumber42June(9),2013
DECA Newsletter # 41 provides 2nd day coverage of the 94th USA National decathlon held at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. There Ashton Eaton (left) turned back a challenge from Gunnar Nixon to win a 3rd consecutive crown in hot, muggy weather dotted by thunderstorms and headwinds. Trey Hardee and Jeremy taiwo also made the USA team for the World Champs in Moscow. CLICK HERE VolumeXXXVIIINumber41,June(8),2013
DECA Newsletter #40 offers first day coverage for the 94th USA National Decathlon championship at Drake University in Des Moines. 20 year old Gunnar Nixon (far left) leads the cautious defending champ Ashton Eaton (center) while Trey Hardee (right) demonstrated his fitness in a day rife with thunderstorms, rain and, subsequently, hot and muggy weather. Welcome to the American mid-west. All results provided. CLICK HERE VolumeXXXVIIINumber40June(7),2013
DECA Newsletter # 38 provides coverage of the 41st USA National Junior decathlon title meet at Drake University in Des Moines where Walf Mahler (left), Belton, Texas,, a U of Texas signee, ran up a fine 7419 score with junior international implements. Samford's Steven Bastien was 4th (7185) . His father Gary had won this meet 35 years ago.CLICK HERE VolumeXXXVIIINumber39June(6),2013
DECA Newsletter # 38 provides, once again, an intrepretation of the IAAF CE "wind-aided" rule. Results of the IAAF CE Challenge meet in Ratingen are provided as well as the top 18 entries for the upcoming USATF nationals in Des Moines.CLICK HERE VolumeXXXVIIINumber38June(5),2013
This 40 page Media Guide/Handbook offers the time schedule, past results, records, bios for the entire field and more for the upcoming (June 21-22) USATF National Decathlon championship meeting at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. 18 athletes will start headed by defending champion and world record holder Ashton Eaton/Oregon-e TC. Over 120 pages of meet background have been provided in 4 (Sr, Jr, dec, hep) media guides.CLICK HERE 2013 USATF mens o decathlon
This 30 page Media Guide/Handbook provides time schedule, past results, meet records and bios for the entire field for the upcoming (June 20-21) 32nd USA National Women's Heptathlon championships at Drake University in Des Moines. Two time champion Sharon Day is defending. CLICK HERE 2013 USA o womn's heptathlon
This 21 page Media Guide/Handbook offers time schedule, past results, records, bios for the entire 25 man field and more for the upcoming (June 19-20) USATF Junior Men's Decathlon to be held at Drake University in Des Moines. Texas prep standout Wolf Mahler is the favorite. CLICK HERE 2013 USA Jr decathlon