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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.

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

Most people doing the decathlon these days are quite boring, so people don't relate to them.

The heptathlon world record is nice, but the decathlon is the event. I think the heptathlon is more like a practice. There is something completely different about 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.

The 200 meters is my baby. To me, it's the perfect distance. It's still a true sprint, but it unravels more. You get to enjoy the race a little bit more than the 100.

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.

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.

The decathlon includes ten separate events and they all matter. You can't work on just one of them.