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There's never going to be a decathlon that you're going to have 10 events that your satisfied with. You're always, always going to be dissatisfied in something, and that always draws you back to try to retry that the next time you do a decathlon. It's like you go for the perfect 10.

The decathlon is exclusive company.

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.

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

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.

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

Sometimes you have to resist working on your strengths in favour of your weaknesses. The decathlon requires a wide range of skills.

During the decathlon, I always think only of the next event and my personal record.

Speed is more important than endurance in the decathlon.