1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics – Men's decathlon

The men's decathlon event at the 1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics was held in Sydney, Australia, at International Athletic Centre on 21 and 22 August. Senior implements (106.7 cm (3'6) hurdles, 7257g shot, 2 kg discus) were used.

Final
21/22 August {{legend|#F2F5A9|The highest mark recorded in each event is highlighted in yellow|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}}

Participation
According to an unofficial count, 20 athletes from 15 countries participated in the event. • 🇦🇺 australia (1)

• 🇦🇹 austria (2)

• 🇨🇳 china (1)

• 🇨🇿 czech republic (1)

• 🇫🇮 finland (2)

• 🇫🇷 france (1)

• 🇩🇪 germany (2)

• undefined (1)

• 🇭🇺 hungary (1)

• undefined (2)

• 🇷🇺 russia (2)

• undefined (1)

• undefined (1)

• undefined (1)

• 🇺🇸 united states (1)