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Leo Neugebauer claims first European decathlon title in Munich

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:18 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Leo Neugebauer claims first European decathlon title in Munich
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Leo Neugebauer won his first European decathlon title on August 13 in Munich, scoring 8,611 points after a gripping 1,500-meter finish. Former champion Niklas Kaul finished with a silver medal, scoring 8,573 points, and came close to overtaking Neugebauer in the final event. Norway's Sander Skotheim secured the bronze with 8,433 points, while Germany's Amadeus Gräber placed eighth with 8,162 points. This victory adds to Neugebauer's portfolio as a world champion.

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  • •Neugebauer scores 8,611 points to win gold.
  • •Kaul moves into medal position with a javelin throw.
  • •Skotheim finishes third with 8,433 points.
  • •Gräber places eighth among the competitors.
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German world champion Leo Neugebauer won his first European decathlon title on Thursday after a dramatic 1,500-metre finish, scoring 8,611 points for gold. Former world and European champion Niklas Kaul took silver with 8,573 points after a strong second day and came close to overtaking Neugebauer, 26, in the final event.

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