Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  France | |||||
| 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 8th | Decathlon | 8185 pts |
| 1987 | Hypo-Meeting | Götzis, Austria | 3rd | Decathlon | 8228 pts |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 7th | Decathlon | 8178 pts | |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 6th | Decathlon | 8268 pts |
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 5th | Decathlon | 8216 pts |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 13th | Decathlon | 7848 pts |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 15th | Decathlon | 8031 pts |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 5th | Decathlon | 8444 pts |
| 1994 | European Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 3rd | Heptathlon | 6084 pts |
| European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 1st | Decathlon | 8453 pts | |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | — | Decathlon | DNF |
