How athletes are allocated as per decathlon scoring table for track and field ?
The 2001 IAAF points tables use the following formulae : Points = for track events ( faster time produces a better score ) Points = for field events ( greater distance or height produces a better score ) A , B and C are parameters that vary by discipline , as shown in the table on the right , while P is the performance by the athlete , measured in seconds ( running ) , metres ( throwing ) , or centimetres ( jumping ) .