Simon Shirley

Simon Shirley

Born
Aug 3, 1966 (60 years old)
Birthplace
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Events
Decathlon · Long Jump
Height
1.90 m
Weight
90 kg

Simon Shirley is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Simon Shirley established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Simon Shirley's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, Simon Shirley participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed Simon Shirley to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.

Simon Shirley's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Simon Shirley's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · Decathlon8036
1996 season best7857Jun 15, 1996 · Lage
Personal best · Long Jump7.52
Last competitionEuropean Cup Combined Events Super LeagueJun 15, 1996 · 40.22

As of Oct 28, 2026: Decathlon 8036 (#309 all-time), Long Jump 7.52, 1996 season best 7857 (Jun 15, 1996, Lage (GER)) · Last competition: European Cup Combined Events Super League, Jun 15, 1996, 40.22 · 60 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mGötzis 199410.92*910 pts–
400mValladolid 199548.66940 pts–
1500mGötzis 19954:27.14565 pts–
110mHTrentino-Alto Adige 199414.99895 pts–
HJGötzis 19942.05958 pts–
PVSeoul 19884.70913 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1996HJ 2.01–Jun 14, 1996European Cup Combined Events Super League
1996PV 4.70–Jun 15, 1996European Cup Combined Events Super League
1996LJ 7.30+1.9Jun 14, 1996European Cup Combined Events Super League
1996100m 11.19+1.2Jun 14, 1996European Cup Combined Events Super League
1996SP 14.34–May 25, 1996Götzis (AUT)
1996110mH 15.10+0.1Jun 15, 1996European Cup Combined Events Super League
1996DT 40.86–May 26, 1996Götzis
1996400m 49.89–May 25, 1996Götzis (AUT)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Simon Shirley's Decathlon personal best is 8036, set on Sep 29, 1988 in Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR), #309 on the all-time list.

Simon Shirley competes in the Decathlon and Long Jump.

1996 season best: 7857, set on Jun 15, 1996 in Lage (GER). Last competition: European Cup Combined Events Super League on Jun 15, 1996, 40.22.