Pascal Behrenbruch

German decathlete and champion athlete

Pascal Behrenbruch - German decathlete and champion athlete
Born

January 19th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Competed in decathlon, achieving prominence in European athletics. Won a gold medal at the 2010 European Athletics Championships. Represented Germany in international competitions, including the World Championships and Olympic Games. Specialized in ten track and field events, demonstrating versatility and skill across disciplines.

Won gold at the 2010 European Athletics Championships

Competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Set personal best scores in decathlon events

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