# Decastar decathlon competition in Talence

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/decastar-decathlon-competition-in-talence
> Updated: 2026-09-19T19:02:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Sander Skotheim won the Decastar decathlon in Talence, France, with a total of 8630 points. This victory allowed him to secure the qualifying standard for the World Athletics Championships in Beijing, surpassing the required 8620 points. Skotheim’s performance was highlighted by a 5.31-meter pole vault and a 60.45-meter javelin throw.

Other competitors in the event included American Hakeem McMorris, who set a personal record in the javelin, and 2024 Olympic gold medalist Markus Rooth, who finished in 9th place with 8209 points. Estonian athlete Karel Tilga finished in tenth place, accumulating 8195 points, with a notable third-place finish in the shot put.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Karel Tilga finishes tenth at Talence decathlon

Karel Tilga finished tenth at the Talence decathlon with 8195 points. Sander Skotheim took first place with 8630 points.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karel-tilga-finishes-tenth-at-talence-decathlon

### 2026-09-18: Sander Skotheim wins Decastar decathlon and secures World Championship qualification

Sander Aae Skotheim won the Decastar decathlon in Talence, securing the qualifying standard for the World Athletics Championships in Beijing with 8630 points.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sander-skotheim-wins-decastar-decathlon-and-secures-world-championship-qualification

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