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I want to see where I measure up against everyone in the world and everyone who has ever competed in the sport, and there's that innate sense of wanting to challenge myself. I'm competitive in all aspects.

From Ashton Eaton

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.

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I'm not maximized yet.

From Ashton Eaton

The desire definitely comes from within. There are only a few people who make it to this level and those are the ones who have that innate desire.

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When I see my mom in the stands, it always pushes me to succeed.

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My goal in Korea is to win. There's no timetable when to set the American record.

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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.

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After asking questions about current recovery techniques, the conversation prompted me to ask myself, 'Why does it feel good after running to pour a bottle of water over your head?' I don't know the physiological answer, but the fact that it does feel better makes me perform better.

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When I'm on the track, I like hearing the fans cheer me on.

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I was one of those kids who, everything I tried sports-related, I liked.

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