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
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
I want to see where I measure up against everyone in the world and everyone who has ever competed in the sport, and there's that innate sense of wanting to challenge myself. I'm competitive in all aspects. Ashton Eaton aspectchallengecompete share on social
To be with the other two-time gold medalists is great, but it's great to just be a decathlete. Ashton Eaton decathletegoldgreat 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
I can't remember when I wasn't running around doing some sort of a sporting activity. Ashton Eaton activityrememberrun Change image and share on social
My mom took me to a taekwondo class, and I fell in love. I was seven years old. Ashton Eaton classfalllove Change image and share on social
I won't back down. I get a satisfaction from being tested and defeating the test. Ashton Eaton backdefeatsatisfaction Change image and share on social
When you're doing any event on an elite level, you're in tune with your body. Ashton Eaton bodyeliteevent Change image and share on social
There's never going to be a decathlon that you're going to have 10 events that your satisfied with. You're always, always going to be dissatisfied in something, and that always draws you back to try to retry that the next time you do a decathlon. It's like you go for the perfect 10. Ashton Eaton backdecathlondissatisfy share on social
