If I really felt like I was the world's greatest athlete, I'd get 10 great events. But I know that's pretty much not possible. That's the toughness of the decathlon. Ashton Eaton athletedecathlonevent Change image and share on social
You see somebody on a football field make a great, athletic 70-yard run, but the athleticism is immeasurable. It's undoubtedly athletic, but compared to somebody else who did something else, how do you compare it? That's the great part of track and field. It's a test, but with results that you can compare to others. Ashton Eaton athleticathleticismcompare share on social
I dated my first girlfriend for, like, two weeks in high school, and when you're in high school, it's so much different. I wanted to hang out with my friends and play video games and play paintball and do guy stuff. Girls were never around for my friends group. Ashton Eaton datefriendgame share on social
My key to dealing with stress is simple: just stay cool and stay focused. Ashton Eaton cooldealfocus Change image and share on social
I think what's at risk is kids losing touch with being a kid. Being a kid is being defined differently than it was when you didn't have all this stuff you could put in front of your face. Ashton Eaton definedifferentlyface Change image and share on social
The desire definitely comes from within. There are only a few people who make it to this level and those are the ones who have that innate desire. Ashton Eaton desireinnatelevel Change image and share on social