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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