Götzis decathlon: Ehammer sets Swiss record, Tilga finishes sixth

Swiss athlete Simon Ehammer won the prestigious Götzis decathlon with 8778 points, setting a new Swiss record. Estonian athlete Karel Tilga finished sixth with 8413 points.

At the prestigious decathlon competition held in Götzis, Austria, Swiss athlete Simon Ehammer was crowned champion with a score of 8778 points, a new Swiss record. Estonian decathlete Karel Tilga finished the competition in sixth place, accumulating 8413 points.

Ehammer's result confirmed his position among the world's top-level decathletes, and the new national record represents a significant achievement for Swiss athletics. The Götzis tournament is one of the most respected decathlon competitions in the world, attracting top competitors from across the globe.

Tilga's 8413 points is also a strong result, demonstrating the Estonian athlete's good form at the start of the season. Sixth place at an internationally elite competition confirms that Karel Tilga remains competitive among the world's best decathletes.