Daley Thompson - European Athletics Championships Decathlon Gold, Stuttgart 1986 - 1

The Decathlon King Daley Thompson defending his European Title ahead of Jurgen Hingsen and Siggy Wentz at Stuttgart in 1986. This was Thompson's last Major Decathlon Title and one of his most impressive performances, against a partisan crowd.
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This rivalry between Thompson and Hingsen is legendary. A typical 80s goodie v baddie scenario with Jurgen playing the stereotypical moustached, German villain.

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Phenomenal. People don’t get he was a top level Sprinter - AND could then do 9 other things rather well. Should be knighted but considered a maverick

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The best

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The best in their back garden xthey loved him though