Robert Jacob Arnold

Born: Jan 3, 1984 (42 years old)
Birthplace: Santa Rosa, United States
Events: Decathlon · Heptathlon Short Track

Jake Arnold is an American decathlete born on January 3, 1984, in Santa Rosa, California. He became the first athlete to win back-to-back NCAA decathlon titles in over twenty years, claiming victories in both 2006 and 2007.

Arnold represented the United States at the 2007 and 2009 World Championships in the decathlon, finishing 13th and 24th respectively. His consistency at the NCAA level made him one of America's top combined events athletes.

His personal best in the decathlon is 8253 points, while his indoor heptathlon best stands at 5909 points. These marks established him as a world-class multi-events athlete capable of competing at the highest international level.

Personal best · Decathlon8253

#153 all-time

2019 season best14.87Jan 18, 2019

2019 season best

Personal best · Heptathlon Short Track5909

As of Oct 28, 2026: Decathlon 8253 (#153 all-time), Heptathlon Short Track 5909, 2019 season best 14.87 (Jan 18, 2019) · 42 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

100mKladno 201010.99889 pts–

400mCA 200748.38957 pts–

1500mIN 20064:31.04528 pts–

110mHIA 201014.06*1,055 pts–

HJOsaka 20072.06967 pts–

PVIndoorAZ 20105.351,089 pts–

PV20105.351,089 pts–

LJLA 20076.97916 pts–

SPIndoorAZ 201916.39906 pts–

SP201916.39906 pts–

DTIA 201049.14862 pts–

JTAZ 201163.18863 pts–

DecGötzis 20108253#153

60mH20108.001,041 pts–

60mHIndoorAZ 20108.001,041 pts–

1000mIndoorAR 20072:42.62682 pts–

1000m20052:46.68563 pts–

1000m-short-trackIndoorAR 20072:42.62682 pts–

1000m-short-track20072:42.62682 pts–

60m20137.10889 pts–

60mIndoorNM 20137.10889 pts–

600mIndoorNM 20111:27.94723 pts–

600m-short-trackIndoorNM 20111:27.94723 pts–

600m-short-track20111:27.94723 pts–

HeptathlonIndoorAR 20075909–

Heptathlon20075909–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2019	weight-throw	14.87	–	Jan 18, 2019	–
2019	SP	16.39	–	Feb 1, 2019	–
2019	SP Indoor	16.39	–	Feb 1, 2019	Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)
2018	SP	14.63	–	May 5, 2018	Fullerton, CA (USA)
2018	DT	47.15	–	May 5, 2018	Fullerton, CA (USA)
2013	HJ	1.96	–	Mar 1, 2013	–
2013	HJ Indoor	1.96	–	Mar 1, 2013	Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2013	PV	5.04	–	Mar 15, 2013	San Diego, CA (USA)

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What is Robert Jacob Arnold's Decathlon personal best?

Robert Jacob Arnold's Decathlon personal best is 8253, set on May 30, 2010 in Mösle-Stadium, Götzis (AUT), #153 on the all-time list.

Which events does Robert Jacob Arnold compete in?

Robert Jacob Arnold competes in the Decathlon and Heptathlon Short Track.

How did Robert Jacob Arnold perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 14.87, set on Jan 18, 2019.

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