Slaughter stars in world class clash
Bexhill-based Slaughter, whose haul was the third highest ever from a Brit, obliterated his personal best by a phenomenal 300 points to finish a brilliant fourth place.
The event's 10-year-old world record was broken as seven athletes etched their names into the world's top 10 highest scorers of all time.
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Hide AdSlaughter, a former outdoor champion, said: "Fourth is the worst position to be in. But if you look at who I beat and who won the medals I cannot complain."
Slaughter reserved his best for the last of the six disciplines as he romped away with the 1,000m to haul himself up from eighth to fourth position.