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The thing I like about decathlon is also the thing I dislike: It's the maximum challenge, but also the maximum frustration.

From the time I started the decathlon, I've loved the event. I didn't know why. I still don't know why.

To me, the decathlon is its own little society and I am part of that culture.

The questions to ask are, why was the decathlon so popular before, and what happened to make it fade? I notice a lot of things in general tend to follow that up-and-down trend.

I guess the decathlon's never an easy walkthrough.

Even though decathlon is really long, there's always something different to look forward to, which is great for mental stimulation.

I don't think anyone chooses the decathlon as much as it chooses you.

I'm competitive. I like to compete, and that's basically what the decathlon lets me do.

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.

And there is such a thing as a decathlon high. It's like a rock rolling down hill, picking up momentum. You get better and better.