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.