Jon Ryan Harlan

Ryan Harlan is an American decathlete born on April 25, 1981, in Waco, Texas. He has competed in the combined events while also pursuing a coaching career.

Harlan developed his multi-event skills through years of training and competition at the national level. The decathlon requires athletes to excel across ten different events over two days, demanding a rare combination of speed, strength, endurance, and technical proficiency.

Beyond his competitive career, Harlan works as a coach at the Awty International School, where he helps develop young athletes. His dual role as athlete and coach reflects the common path of combined events specialists who share their expertise with the next generation.