From Phil Mulkey to Risto Lillemets – 3000th performance in decathlon history to surpass the magical 8000‑point barrier

Scoring 8000 points in the decathlon is considered a major milestone – it’s like a key benchmark that separates good athletes from elite-level competitors. It shows an athlete has strong, consistent performances across all 10 events and is competitive on the international stage. Many top decathletes aim to break this mark early in their careers.