Leo Neugebauer Continues to Impress in Decathlon, Breaks German Record

Young German Athlete Sets New Personal Best at NCAA Championships

German track and field star Leo Neugebauer continues to make waves in the world of decathlon, breaking the German record at the 2024 NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The 24-year-old athlete improved his previous record by an impressive 125 points, reaching a total score of 8961.

Neugebauer's Rise to Success

Neugebauer, born on June 19, 2000, is a rising star in the sport of decathlon. He holds the German record in both the decathlon and indoor heptathlon. At the NCAA Championships, Neugebauer showcased his exceptional skills in all ten events, including a personal best in the 400 meters. His performance has solidified his place as one of the top decathletes in the world.

Neugebauer's new mark places him among the elite in the decathlon, moving him up to sixth place in the all-time world rankings. He now sits ahead of former world record holder Bryan Clay. Additionally, Neugebauer has moved up to seventh place on the all-time German indoor heptathlon list.