The Frenchman, who is aiming for a second world title, had a good first day on Saturday, with the exception of the weight contest. Injured, the Canadian Olympic champion Damian Warner had to give up.
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100m, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400m. Kévin Mayer finished, on the night of Saturday July 23 to Sunday July 24, with the first day of his ten works. The Frenchman is in sixth position in the standings after the first five events of the decathlon of the world championships in Eugene (United States). He is 234 points behind the Puerto Rican leader Ayden Owens-Delerme.
On Saturday, Kévin Mayer alternated between the good (10″62 in the 100m, 2.05m in the height), the average (7.54m in the length, 49″40 in the 400m) and the failure (14, 98 m in weight). Nevertheless, despite a ranking far from the podium, the hopes of a medal are still allowed for the 2017 world champion. The Olympic vice-champion of Rio and Tokyo is known to be particularly efficient on the second day, while his direct opponents often show less comfort.
Also, a strong contender, Tokyo Olympic champion Damian Warner, dropped out. The Canadian was injured during the 400m and could not finish the event, synonymous with elimination. “My biggest opponent was Damian, a good friend, I didn’t like seeing that. It opens up a avenue for me that I didn’t have at the base to be world champion, given my second day. J I have some confidence in the title but the youngsters may surprise me”, said Kevin Mayer.
The Habs now have an appointment for a 110m hurdles (Sunday, 6:35 p.m.), the discus throwing competition (Sunday, 7:30 p.m.), the pole vault (Sunday, 9:10 p.m.), then the javelin (Monday, 2:05 a.m. or 3h) and finally the 1,500m (4h20).