Maxwell Obliterates M90 Decathlon Record

Ralph Maxwell, a part-time resident of Richville, Minnesota, doubled the previous world record in the M90 decathlon with his winning score of 7069 on the second day of competition at the World Masters Track & Field Field Championships in Sacramento, California.

After day one, Maxwell's score of 3,956 had already eclipsed the world record of 3190 points set by Australia's Vic Younger in 2003.

Maxwell, the lone competitor in his age group for the decathlon, opened up the first day with a 19.69 in the 100m, a long jump of 8-7 1/2, a 20-3 throw in the shot put, a clearance of 3-4 1/2 in the high jump, and a time of 1:49.24 in the 400m.

On day two, Maxwell ran a 21.62 in the 80m hurdles, threw the discus 45-10, pole vaulted 4-7, marked a javelin throw of 60-0, and finished the event with an 11:30.51 in the 1500m.

Follow the competition a the World Masters Championships HERE.