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Bryan Clay

United States

Born: Jan 3, 1980 (46 years old)
Birthplace: Austin, United States
Events: Decathlon · Heptathlon Short Track
Height: 1.80 m
Weight: 83 kg

Bryan Ezra Tsumoru Clay is an American decathlete born on January 3, 1980, in Austin, Texas. Standing 180 cm tall and weighing 83 kg, he won Olympic gold at the 2008 Beijing Games and was World champion in 2005.

Clay's Olympic and World Championship victories established him as the world's premier decathlete of his era. His Japanese heritage is reflected in his middle name, Tsumoru.

His dominance in the decathlon's ten demanding events demonstrated the all-around athletic excellence required to reach the pinnacle of multi-event competition.

Personal best · Decathlon8832

#12 all-time

2012 season best7092Jun 23, 2012 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR

2012 season best

Medals3Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold

Personal best · Heptathlon Short Track6014

As of Oct 29, 2026: Decathlon 8832 (#12 all-time), Heptathlon Short Track 6014, 2012 season best 7092 (Jun 23, 2012, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold · 46 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

100mGötzis 201010.351,089 pts–

200mCA 200521.341,018 pts–

400mFL 199847.281,027 pts–

1500mOR 20014:38.93457 pts–

110mHCA 201013.641,132 pts#880

HJIndoorMoskva 20062.101,002 pts–

HJ20072.09993 pts–

PV20085.151,034 pts–

PVIndoorIA 20085.151,034 pts–

LJAthina 20047.961,129 pts–

SPBeijing 200816.27899 pts–

DTCA 200555.87985 pts–

JTHelsinki 200572.00988 pts–

DecOR 20088832#12

60mH20107.711,134 pts–

60mHIndoorNM 20107.711,134 pts–

1000mIndoorBudapest 20042:49.41567 pts–

1000m20083:06.39293 pts–

1000m-short-track20042:52.97512 pts–

1000m-short-trackIndoorBudapest 20042:49.41567 pts–

60mIndoorBudapest 20046.651,125 pts–

60m20106.701,097 pts–

50MetresHuIndoorNE 19997.63–

50MetresHu19997.63–

55mHIndoorCA 20107.241,122 pts–

55mH20107.241,122 pts–

400m-short-trackIndoorTX 199949.37956 pts–

400m-short-track199949.37956 pts–

200m-short-trackIndoorCA 200121.691,032 pts–

200m-short-track200121.691,032 pts–

HeptathlonIndoorValencia 20086371–

Heptathlon20046014–

55mIndoorNE 19996.331,062 pts–

55m19996.331,062 pts–

Medals

Competitions	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
Olympic Games	1	1	–	2
World Championships	1	–	–	1
Total	2	1	–	3

Progression

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2012	HJ	1.99	–	Apr 25, 2012	Des Moines, IA (USA)
2012	PV	4.90	–	Apr 26, 2012	Des Moines, IA (USA)
2012	60m Indoor	6.75	–	Feb 18, 2012	Azusa, CA (USA) (i)
2012	60m	6.75	–	Feb 18, 2012	–
2012	LJ	7.40	+1.0	Jun 22, 2012	Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2012	60mH	7.77	–	Feb 18, 2012	–
2012	60mH Indoor	7.77	–	Feb 18, 2012	Azusa, CA (USA) (i)
2012	100m	10.45	+1.4	Apr 25, 2012	Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)

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What is Bryan Clay's Decathlon personal best?

Bryan Clay's Decathlon personal best is 8832, set on Jun 30, 2008 in Eugene, OR (USA), #12 on the all-time list.

Which events does Bryan Clay compete in?

Bryan Clay competes in the Decathlon and Heptathlon Short Track.

How did Bryan Clay perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 7092, set on Jun 23, 2012 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA).

How many medals has Bryan Clay won?

Bryan Clay has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 1 World Championships medal.