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
The opportunity to represent your country at the Olympic Games is earned, not given. Ashton Eaton countryearngame 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
My biggest competitor? Myself, mentally. Ashton Eaton bigcompetitormentally 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
You try to figure out the best way to throw the shot put, or the perfect way to long jump, and you don't ever get it. You just chip away, chip away, chip away as time goes on. Ashton Eaton chipfigurejump Change image and share on social
When I see my mom in the stands, it always pushes me to succeed. Ashton Eaton mompushstand Change image and share on social
