Universities are like a utopia in a way, because you're mentally stimulated, you're challenged, and you have a lot of young, creative minds wanting to do new things, different things. Better things. Ashton Eaton challengecreativelot Change image and share on social
When I'm later in the competition, I get antsy. I'm seeing everybody else go and achieve things. It's like I'm just twiddling my thumbs. Ashton Eaton achieveantsycompetition Change image and share on social
The Olympic gold was like going to a theater and seeing a movie that had the ending you expected. But you left the theater thinking, 'You know, that was a good movie.' Ashton Eaton endexpectgold Change image and share on social
That's what has always been good about track. The goal is very clearly defined: Try to win. Get the gold medal. And I'm able to put my energy toward that. Ashton Eaton defineenergygoal Change image and share on social
I'm very happy to have set a world record in Tallinn. Estonians sure do love athletics and combined events! Ashton Eaton athleticcombineestonian Change image and share on social
As athletes, we love to say, 'Just one more; I'm going to figure it out on this next one.' It's tough to pull back the reins and do what is smart physically, listening to your body and always ending a workout or session feeling like I could have done more. Ashton Eaton athletebackbody share on social
I haven't seen kids in years who have holes in the knees of their jeans. Now you go buy jeans with holes in them. Ashton Eaton buyholejean Change image and share on social
The first sport I played was baseball. I remember being on the Little League team and someone pitching the ball to me for the first time. I was ready to no longer hit the ball off the tee, and an adult pitched it to me underhand. Ashton Eaton adultballbaseball 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
My local newspaper, the 'Bend Bulletin,' interviewed me while I was at high school after I had just signed with the University of Oregon. I remember I wore a University of Oregon hooded sweatshirt, and they took a picture of me in the long jump pit. I was freezing! Ashton Eaton bendbulletinfreeze share on social