American - Athlete | January 21, 1988 -
If somebody wants me to do something I've never done, I can do it more easily because of all of the years of sports I've played.
Ashton Eaton
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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.
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My mom took me to a taekwondo class, and I fell in love. I was seven years old.
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To win two Olympic golds in a row like Daley Thompson is very special. One day, I'm going to have to meet Daley, shake his hand, and thank him for giving me something to chase after.
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For me, I want 10 perfect events.
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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.
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As a decathlete, you take pride in saying, 'The elements, I'm not going to let them affect me. It's just the 11th event. Another thing you have to fight through.'
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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.
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I think when the competitions come, I am always ready to go. I don't think I ever have not been.
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I am not the one who has to try to beat me.
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