Daley Thompson Photos

Daley Thompson – Britain’s Greatest Decathlete

Daley Thompson is arguably the greatest decathlete in history and one of the most celebrated figures in British sport. He dominated decathlon throughout the 1980s winning Olympic gold medals in 1980 (Moscow) and 1984 (Los Angeles), setting multiple world and Olympic records. Daley Thompson also won multiple European and Commonwealth gold medals together with the decathlon world title in 1983. Sport Photo Gallery has a stunning selection of Daley Thompson images – all available in print, framed and canvas options.

Sporting Rivalry – Daley Thompson v Jurgen Hingsen

His rivalry with German athlete Jürgen Hingsen was one of the great sporting rivalries, captivating and enthralling athletics fans and driving Daley Thompson to even greater heights, speeds and distances. Daley Thompson’s strengths – speed and technical ability suited the sprint and jump disciplines, whereas Hingsen’s height, strength and power suited others – creating a special rivalry – whilst the pair swapped the decathlon world record several times, it was Daley Thompson who emerged victorious in the biggest events.

The Ultimate Competitor

Daley Thompson was the ultimate competitor and the man for the big occasion. The gruelling multi-event nature of the Decathlon is a formidable test of mental and physical strength – attributes that Daley Thompson possessed in abundance. The image of him standing victorious amongst his shattered and conquered rivals at the end of the 1500 metres (the last event discipline of the decathlon) at the 1982 European Athletics Championships, tagged “Last Man Standing” is one of the most iconic sports pictures ever taken and one of our best-selling prints.

Buy Daley Thompson Pictures, Frames & Canvases

Celebrate the legacy of Daley Thompson with high-quality pictures, framed prints and canvases available through our website. For sports fans of a certain age, Daley Thomspon evokes wonderful memories of yesteryear, enjoying his ebullient personality, his cheeky, irreverent character (whistling through the National Anthem at The Olympics in Los Angeles) combined with his phenomenal talent and achievements making him one of the most popular sports stars ever. Browse our collection today and enjoy some stunning photos of Daley Thompson’s incredible career.