When I was growing up, I used to watch 'Power Rangers' and 'Ninja Turtles.' It seemed like every movie had someone doing martial arts in it, so I would go around punching and kicking trees. Ashton Eaton artgrowkick 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
In high school, I had a gold 1992 Ford Explorer. It was a gift. I used to have a terrible habit of locking the keys in the car when I used leave the car running to help it start on a cold morning. I think the local locksmith became used to me calling him. Ashton Eaton callcarcold 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
What you do is you're using the other competitors to push yourself, because it's so hard to push yourself. Ashton Eaton competitorhardpush 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
It's hard for me to speak of my own development. I'm the one behind the steering wheel, and it is easier to see where the vehicle is going when you are looking at it. For me, it feels like I have been doing the same thing all along. Ashton Eaton developmenteasyfelt share on social
I would like to have a decathlon where all of my throws are really consistent and set the tone. That I'm good all-around, not just a speed and jump guy. Ashton Eaton consistentdecathlongood Change image and share on social
The heptathlon world record is nice, but the decathlon is the event. I think the heptathlon is more like a practice. There is something completely different about the decathlon. Ashton Eaton completelydecathlonevent 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