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New exhibit highlights U.S. decathlon history at Olympic museum

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 2:24 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

New exhibit highlights U.S. decathlon history at Olympic museum

Summary

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs opens a new exhibit today in the Bill Daniels Gallery of Inspiration, focusing on the history of the decathlon. The exhibit showcases artifacts and stories of Olympic decathletes, including notable items like Jim Thorpe's reissued gold medal and Rafer Johnson's warm-up suit from 1960. This initiative aims to celebrate the achievements of Team USA athletes, who have won 27 decathlon medals since the event's Olympic debut in 1912. The gallery emphasizes the decathlon's demanding nature and the versatile skill sets required for success in this multi-event competition.

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Key Details

•Exhibit opens today, September 24, at the USOPM.
•Showcases U.S. decathletes' achievements since 1912.
•Features artifacts like Jim Thorpe's Olympic gold medal.
•Highlights the challenging nature of the decathlon.
•Encourages exploration of decathlon history through interactive experiences.

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2:24 AMYahoo Sports — New exhibit coming to U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

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(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Since the decathlon debuted at the Olympic games in 1912, Team USA athletes have won 27 Olympic medals and swept the podium twice. Now, a new exhibit at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (USOPM) is honoring those men and women. The newly renovated Bill Daniels Gallery of Inspiration celebrates the people, […]
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