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General knowledge question

Which British athlete won the gold medal in the men’s decathlon at the 2008 Olympics?

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A: Daley Thompson

Daley Thompson is a celebrated British athlete who won gold in the decathlon at the 1980 and 1984 Olympics, but he did not win in 2008, which was won by American athlete Ashton Eaton.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Wednesday 9 September 2026.

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