Even if you see a great performance, it's not always great getting there. There are injuries... Intrinsically or unconsciously, people understand that - people see those performances, and they know there are stories behind that. Ashton Eaton greatinjuryintrinsically share on social
My goal in Korea is to win. There's no timetable when to set the American record. Ashton Eaton americangoalkorea Change image and share on social
I think that titles are for, I don't know, books and stuff. I just like doing what I'm doing. Ashton Eaton bookstufftitle Change image and share on social
I don't set goals. Competing with a number in your head can be limiting, and I don't know what my capabilities are yet. Ashton Eaton capabilitycompetegoal Change image and share on social
The great thing about this is, and not to pump my own tires, but I feel like I'm not maximized yet. I feel like I can still run faster, jump higher, which I think makes it special. Hopefully, going to London, I'll be welcomed into the decathlon community. Ashton Eaton communitydecathlonfast share on social
I remember growing up, having sports to go to, having recess, those were the things I looked forward to. Yes, I'm an athlete, but I had buddies who weren't, and they looked forward to it, too. Ashton Eaton athletebuddyforward Change image and share on social
Rather than realizing immediate physiological gain, the challenge is more about reducing the mental attrition from the two days to maximize each event. Ashton Eaton attritionchallengeday Change image and share on social
The only thing I want to think about the moments before a race is competing. I don't want the little things to distract me. Ashton Eaton competedistractmoment 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