Top 106 Quotes by Ashton Eaton

Nike came to me and said, 'We're interested in the decathlon and interested in seeing if we can help you get as close to 10,000 points as we can.'

That is when the crowd really lifted me. That last 600 meters I was not running with my own legs. It was incredible.

We all understand that this isn't about me beating you and you beating me. It's about each individual competing against himself.

When you have an injury, you are hindered a little bit.

I'm not much of a gym rat; I'd rather be running, but if it enables me to run faster, then I guess I can tough it out.

I think when the competitions come, I am always ready to go. I don't think I ever have not been.

Every day, we as athletes face several challenges during the training process, and it is imperative that we approach each situation carefully and with continued precision.

I think watching multi-events is much worse than competing. Especially when you have vested interests because you go through the emotional ups and downs.

Know that even when you want to give up or throw in the towel, in the end it will all be worth the hard work.

It's about not going to the well all the time. The body has limits. The mind has limits, too.