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Damian Warner

Damian Warner is a Canadian track and field athlete who specializes in the decathlon and heptathlon.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Damian Warner is a Canadian track and field athlete who specializes in the decathlon and heptathlon. He won Olympic gold in the decathlon at Tokyo 2020 and set an Olympic record. He is a four-time outdoor world medallist and the 2022 World Indoor heptathlon champion.

Early life and background

Damian Warner was born in London, Ontario, on November 4, 1989. He is a Canadian athletics competitor from London, Ontario.

Athletics career

Warner competes mainly in the decathlon and also in the heptathlon. He developed into one of Canada's leading combined-events athletes and has represented Canada at major international championships and Olympic Games.

Olympic and international achievements

Warner won decathlon gold at Tokyo 2020 and bronze at Rio 2016. He has also won medals at the World Athletics Championships, the Commonwealth Games, the Pan American Games, and the World Indoor Championships.

Records and significance

At Tokyo 2020, Warner became one of the few men to exceed 9,000 decathlon points and set an Olympic record. He is widely noted as one of Canada's most successful combined-events athletes.

Key facts

  • Warner is a Canadian combined-events athlete best known for the decathlon.
  • He won the decathlon gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and set an Olympic record.
  • He won Olympic bronze in the decathlon at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
  • He is a four-time outdoor world medallist, with medals in 2013, 2015, 2019, and 2023.
  • He won the 2022 World Indoor Championships heptathlon title.
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Canadian context

Warner is one of Canada’s most decorated track and field athletes and has represented Canada at the Olympics, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Pan American Games.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Damian Warner?
Damian Warner is a Canadian track and field athlete who specializes in the decathlon and heptathlon.
What Olympic medals has Damian Warner won?
He won decathlon gold at Tokyo 2020 and decathlon bronze at Rio 2016.
What is Damian Warner’s full name?
His full name is Damian David George Warner.
What are Damian Warner’s biggest titles?
His major titles include the 2020 Olympic decathlon gold, the 2022 World Indoor heptathlon title, the 2014 Commonwealth title, and Pan American gold in 2015 and 2019.
Where is Damian Warner from?
He was born in London, Ontario, Canada.

References

  1. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/damian-warner/
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, sport, Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020, and biographical details.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damian_Warner
    Supports: Full name, birth date, decathlon specialization, Olympic and world medal record, Commonwealth and Pan American titles, and World Indoor heptathlon title.
  3. World Athletics — https://worldathletics.org/athletes/canada/damian-warner-14173337
    Supports: Athlete profile, discipline specialization, and competitive identity.
  4. Olympedia — https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/122729
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, Olympic participation, and medal record.
  5. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/trackandfield/world-athletics-championships-damian-warner-feature-heroux-1.6524281
    Supports: Background on his rise, 9,000-point performance, and Olympic record context.