Götzis Hypomeeting: who, what and when guide

The 2026 Götzis Hypomeeting combined events competition is scheduled for May 30-31 in Götzis, Austria. Reigning world decathlon champion Leo Neugebauer of Germany will aim to break the 9000-point barrier, having a personal best of 8961, while eight-time Götzis winner Damian Warner of Canada, who holds a best of 9018, seeks to bounce back after finishing sixth in 2025. Other top contenders include Pierce LaPage, the 2023 world champion and Götzis winner, Switzerland's Simon Ehammer, who set a world indoor heptathlon record of 6670 earlier this year, and several American and European athletes.