1963: USA: DECATHLON RECORD U.C.L.A. CHAMP SETS MARK IN 10 EVENTS Chuan-Kwang Yang; a Senior in Physical Education at U.C.L.A. wipes out the old Decathlon record in a meet at Walnut; California. The events include the 1;500-meter run; the 100 and 400 meter dashes; high hurdles; pole vault; javelin; discus; high jump; shotput and broad jump. In chalking up 9;121 points; the amazing Yang won five events and added other points with fine performances in the other five.