I just love playing so much, competing so much. You're able to put your losses behind you. One of the greatest attributes a decathlete can have is the ability to forget... to look ahead, not behind.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I was a good decathlete until I got with a coach that really knew how to train specifically for the event... I'd really describe it as like being a juggler; you have ten balls and you're trying to get them all in the air at the same time.
I'm competitive. I like to compete, and that's basically what the decathlon lets me do.
To be with the other two-time gold medalists is great, but it's great to just be a decathlete.
I'm very competitive by nature. And I like to be the underdog - It's the best way to win. To come from behind and win is a great feeling!
Sometimes you have to resist working on your strengths in favour of your weaknesses. The decathlon requires a wide range of skills.
I don't know whether it's the athlete in me or the passion I have for the game: I always think that I can step back on the field and play.
Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have to love them all, and you can't afford losing one.
Decathletes have to train for every event: sprints one day, field events the next. You pump up to make yourself strong enough to throw? Try pole vaulting at 250 pounds. There are 32 guys in most decathlons, and they're in 32 little track meets.
As a competitor and an athlete, you love that you get to go back and challenge someone, especially the world champs.
If all goes well and my body reacts well, and I feel I have a good high level to compete amongst the best then I'll come back and play.
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