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DECA Newsletter # 38, Niklas Kaul Wins World Title

DECA Newsletter # 38 provides coverage of the final day(s) of the IAAF World Champs decathlon from Doha, Qatar. 21 year old Niklas Kaul/GER became the meets youngest winner showing no fear over the final three events to bring down better known decathletes. Veteran coach Harry Marra noted early in the day that Kaul, if he has to, "will run the snot out of the final event to win." Marra was correct and Kaul did. On the USA side, Solomon Simmons finished 8th and Harrison Williams was 14th in the 24 man field. USA champion Devon Williams did not finish. CLICK HERE ViolumeXXXXIVNo.38 Oct(2) 2019

DECA Newsletter # 37, Warner Leads in Doha at Break

DECA Newsletter provides coverage of day one of the IAAF World Championship decathlon from Doha, Qatar. 30 year old Canadian Damian Warner put together a solid first day although he flirted with disasters in both the long jump and shot, needing clutch efforts to stay in contention. Teammate Pierce LePage, defending champ Kevin Mayer/FRA and Grenadian Lindon Victor and all withing striking range. The top American is Solomon Simmons, currently 8th.  Stayed tuned.. CLICK HERE VolumeXXXXIV No.37 Oct(1) 2019