Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon

The men's decathlon combined event at the 1972 Olympic Games took place on 7 & 8 September. The favorite was Joachim Kirst, who had won the European Championship in 1969 and 1971. The decathletes were unfortunate, as they had to re-open the Olympics, the morning after the postponement due to the tragic events of the Munich massacre. As the events continued the favorite, Kirst, hit the third hurdle in the 110 metres and fell, dropping out of the race.

High jump
All heights in metres.

Discus throw
All distance are in metres.

Javelin throw
All distance are in metres.

Final standings
Standings after Event 10 8 September 1972 Legend:M = Mark, P = Points

Key: WR = world record; p = pass; x = fault; o = cleared; NM = no mark; DNF = did not finish; DNS = did not start; DQ = disqualified; T = tied