When you have an injury, you are hindered a little bit.
From Ashton Eaton
When I was a junior and an up-and-coming athlete, I don't think I looked to anyone for inspiration. I was so busy trying to improve myself and learning these new events and learning about the decathlon in general that I didn't really have time to focus on anyone else.
My mom and I have been through a lot. But when you think about it, whose life is perfect? It is just really good because we did this together.
I had a dream, my dream came true, and my mom was there for me every step of the way. We didn't do this for any other reason. I am so happy she is here to experience this with me. This would not be the same if she were not by my side.
I am actually a huge supporter of the Canadian athletes, and they are all really nice people.
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.
I can't remember when I wasn't running around doing some sort of a sporting activity.
When you're doing any event on an elite level, you're in tune with your body.
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.
I do the whole 10-event thing, but at the end of the day, it's still track and field.
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