Decathlon world record progression
The first world record in the decathlon was recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1922.
As of 23 June 2012, 36 men's world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event.
The first world record in the women's decathlon was recognized by the IAAF in 2004. As of 21 June 2009, two world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event.
The current world record holder in the decathlon is French national Kevin Mayer.
Over the years athletes have become bigger, stronger, and faster; in turn athletes scored more points leading to the world record where it stands now at 9126 points by the current world record holder Kevin Mayer.Records
Men
Women
| Points | Athlete | Nation | Date | Place |
| 8,150 | Marie Collonvillé | | 2004-09-26 | Talence |
| 8,358 | Austra Skujytė | | 2005-04-15 | Columbia, Missouri |
