Roman Šebrle
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
1
Rankings
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Records
Roman Šebrle's place in athletics history is secure. He was the first man to break the 9,000-point barrier in the decathlon, a milestone that stood for over a decade. His Olympic gold in 2004 and silver in 2000, along with world and European titles, make him one of the most decorated decathletes ever. The Wall Street Journal's 2008 recognition as the world's greatest athlete captures the breadth of his talent.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
World's Greatest Athlete
Named by a panel of experts as the world's greatest athlete.
World Record Holder
Set the decathlon world record of 9,026 points.
Rankings & Lists
World's Greatest Athlete
Records & Feats
First decathlete to score over 9,000 points
Set the world record of 9,026 points at the Götzis meeting in 2001.
Olympic record in decathlon
Scored 8,893 points at the 2004 Athens Olympics, an Olympic record at the time.