"I didn't even know what it was when I started. But I was lucky. I found it at 16. Most people don't discover decathlon until they're 21 or 22."

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Daley Thompson

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Daley Thompson is a British decathlete and two-time Olympic champion, known for his exceptional athleticism and mental resilience in sports.

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