The thing I like about decathlon is also the thing I dislike: It's the maximum challenge, but also the maximum frustration. Ashton Eaton challengedecathlondislike Change image and share on social
I must refine my training every day to give myself the best opportunity to achieve my dreams during the Olympic Games in Rio. Ashton Eaton achievedaydream Change image and share on social
I guess the decathlon's never an easy walkthrough. Ashton Eaton decathloneasyguess Change image and share on social
The strong ones are the ones who realize that having a bad training day, those types of days are necessary. Ashton Eaton baddayrealize Change image and share on social
The great thing about this is, and not to pump my own tires, but I feel like I'm not maximized yet. I feel like I can still run faster, jump higher, which I think makes it special. Hopefully, going to London, I'll be welcomed into the decathlon community. Ashton Eaton communitydecathlonfast share on social
When I'm on the track, I like hearing the fans cheer me on. Ashton Eaton cheerfanhear Change image and share on social
When I was a junior and an up-and-coming athlete, I don't think I looked to anyone for inspiration. I was so busy trying to improve myself and learning these new events and learning about the decathlon in general that I didn't really have time to focus on anyone else. Ashton Eaton athletebusycome share on social
A perfect scenario would be to feel like you've just started on every event. Ashton Eaton eventfeelhave Change image and share on social