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Ehammer Wins Götzis Decathlon as Neugebauer and Kaul Complete Podium

A standout 8.51 m long jump inside Ehammer’s decathlon and strong German scores have reshaped early‑season form and sharpened focus for the European Championships in Birmingham.

Overview

  • Swiss Simon Ehammer won the decathlon at the Hypo‑Meeting in Götzis with 8,778 points driven by an 8.51 m long jump that improved his own ten‑event world‑best.
  • World champion Leo Neugebauer finished second with 8,730 points and former champion Niklas Kaul was third with 8,528 points.
  • Neugebauer’s excellent first day gave him a lead opportunity but weaker throws on Sunday, including a 50.77 m discus and 58.46 m javelin, limited his final total.
  • In the women’s heptathlon Swiss Annik Kälin won with a national record and Sophie Weißenberg recorded a comeback personal best of 6,449 points after a long Achilles recovery.
  • Götzis has long served as a season barometer and these results leave athletes planning follow‑ups in Ratingen and the European Championships in Birmingham, where form and fitness will be tested again.