Bryan Clay
American decathlete and Olympic gold medalist
Born
January 3rd, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1980, a decathlete who achieved significant success in track and field. Won the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, securing victory in the decathlon event. Competed in multiple international championships, earning acclaim for athletic prowess and versatility across ten events. Achieved a personal best of 8,791 points in the decathlon, ranking among the top performers in the sport's history.
Winning the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in decathlon
Securing the silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics in decathlon
Winning the 2005 World Championship in decathlon
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