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.
From Ashton Eaton
My mom took me to a taekwondo class, and I fell in love. I was seven years old.
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.
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.
For me, I want 10 perfect events.
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.
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.'
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.
To be with the other two-time gold medalists is great, but it's great to just be a decathlete.
I guess the decathlon's never an easy walkthrough.
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