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Canadian Damian Warner sets Olympics record in men's decathlon
Warner wins gold with 9,018 points at Tokyo Olympics
Muhammed Enes Calli |
05.08.2021 - Update : 05.08.2021
Gold medalist Damian Warner of Canada celebrates after the Men's Decathlon 1500m at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on August 05, 2021. ( Mustafa Yalcin - Anadolu Agency )
ANKARA
Canadian athlete Damian Warner broke an Olympic record in men's decathlon on Thursday.
Warner scored 9,018 points at the Tokyo 2020 Games to seal the first Olympic gold for Canada in men's decathlon.
World record holder Kevin Mayer from France bagged the silver medal with 8,726 points, while Ashley Moloney of Australia won bronze with 8,649.
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