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Garrett Scantling wins decathlon at USA Track & Field outdoor championships

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Garrett Scantling wins decathlon at USA Track & Field outdoor championships
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Garrett Scantling captured the decathlon title at the USA Track & Field Toyota Outdoor Championships held at Icahn Stadium in New York on July 24. He totaled 8,526 points, finishing 95 points ahead of runner-up Kyle Garland. Scantling displayed strong performances, placing sixth or higher in the first nine events and earning first-place finishes in the long jump, shot put, 110-meter hurdles, and javelin throw. This victory marks a significant milestone in his comeback after facing challenges, including a suspension that sidelined him from the 2024 Paris Olympics. His performance re-establishes him as a contender for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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  • •Scantling scored 8,526 points over two days of competition.
  • •He secured first in long jump, shot put, hurdles, and javelin.
  • •Garland finished as runner-up with 8,431 points.
  • •Scantling had missed the 2024 Olympics due to suspension.
  • •He aims for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Jacksonville's Garrett Scantling marked a milestone in his comeback, winning the decathlon at the USA Track & Field outdoor championships in New York.

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