Skujyte improves recently recognised women's Decathlon World
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Lithuania’s Austra Skujyte, the Olympic Heptathlon silver medalist, broke the World record** for the women's Decathlon on Friday (15 April) with a total of 8366 points.
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Cassandre Evans: Decathlon is for Everybody - Decathletes of Europe
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Decathlon world record progression - Wikipedia
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Decathlon Events
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I want them to break my record - Austra Skujyte, decathlon world
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109 Austra Skujytė Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
Spoiler Alert: Women Aren't Too “Fragile” For the Decathlon
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Rethinking Athletics: 2014
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Skujyte improves recently recognised women's Decathlon World
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Shocker Open, Senior Recognition Set for Friday - Wichita State
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Russia sweeps European Cup Super League Multis – IAAF Combined
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