The decathlon is about being the best all rounder, without necessarily having a single 'star' event.
Pierce LePage fitted this decsription in Budapest where he was not the top compeitor in any event.
His fellow Canadian Damian Warner for example was top in two events, in the 100m and 100m hurdles.
2023 World Athletics Championship, Budapest, Hungary.
Men's Decathlon results. (best) denotes that athlete's performance was the best of the competition.