It took me time to realize that the men who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon are just men, just like me. Dan O'Brien decathlongoldman Change image and share on social
I just love playing so much, competing so much. You're able to put your losses behind you. One of the greatest attributes a decathlete can have is the ability to forget... to look ahead, not behind. Dan O'Brien abilityaheadattribute Change image and share on social
If you never give up, you'll be successful. Dan O'Brien givesuccessfulwill Change image and share on social
As a young athlete, it was first about having fun; then it was about winning. Dan O'Brien athletefunwin Change image and share on social
It really means a lot that I won the gold medal - but I woke up the next morning expecting to feel different. I felt the same. Dan O'Brien expectfeelfelt Change image and share on social
I was a good decathlete until I got with a coach that really knew how to train specifically for the event... I'd really describe it as like being a juggler; you have ten balls and you're trying to get them all in the air at the same time. Dan O'Brien airballcoach share on social
Breaking the world record in '92 was a very special personal moment, but I'd say my favorite moment as a decathlete was winning the Olympic gold medal. It was a lot of years of work, and when I won it, it was more a sense of relief than jubilation or exaltation. Dan O'Brien breakdecathleteexaltation share on social
I got interested in decathlon because a coach that I had was a big fan of Bruce Jenner, and he just saw the ability in me - but when it came down to it, I knew my best chance at a college scholarship would be in track and field. Dan O'Brien abilitybigbruce share on social
And there is such a thing as a decathlon high. It's like a rock rolling down hill, picking up momentum. You get better and better. Dan O'Brien decathlonhighhill Change image and share on social
Nowadays, to be a good world-ranked decathlete, you need to be good at everything. Dan O'Brien decathletegoodnowadays Change image and share on social
