14 Quotes & Sayings By Ashton Eaton

Ashton Eaton is an American decathlete, Olympic Champion and world record holder in the heptathlon. He has won three gold medals at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games and holds the current world record in the heptathlon of 7,761 points. In 2012, he set a world record in the decathlon with a score of 9,045. In 2007, he was awarded the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award Read more

He has been named Athlete of the Year by Sports Illustrated and GQ Magazine and was voted "Fittest Man of All Time" by Men's Health Magazine in 2010. On August 8th 2017, Ashton Eaton set a new world record in the decathlon at the IAAF World Championships in London with a total of 10,045 points.

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I must refine my training every day to give myself the best opportunity to achieve my dreams during the Olympic Games in Rio. Ashton Eaton
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In our marriage, the success of our athletic dreams comes before everything. 'Hey do you want to watch a movie?' 'No, I have a hard workout tomorrow.' Ashton Eaton
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My key to dealing with stress is simple: just stay cool and stay focused. Ashton Eaton
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I thought it'd be cool to start my own university, in a way. Ashton Eaton
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I remember growing up, having sports to go to, having recess, those were the things I looked forward to. Yes, I'm an athlete, but I had buddies who weren't, and they looked forward to it, too. Ashton Eaton
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If somebody wants me to do something I've never done, I can do it more easily because of all of the years of sports I've played. Ashton Eaton
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Know that even when you want to give up or throw in the towel, in the end it will all be worth the hard work. Ashton Eaton
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From the age of seven, I basically started practicing my hand-eye and foot coordination, balance, strength, endurance, discipline, and mental toughness three days a week until I was about 15. Ashton Eaton
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In high school, I had a gold 1992 Ford Explorer. It was a gift. I used to have a terrible habit of locking the keys in the car when I used leave the car running to help it start on a cold morning. I think the local locksmith became used to me calling him. Ashton Eaton
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The first pet I remember was a cat called Baby. She would sleep with me, and I could call her from anywhere, and she would come running. Ashton Eaton
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When I see my mom in the stands, it always pushes me to succeed. Ashton Eaton
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I had a dream, my dream came true, and my mom was there for me every step of the way. We didn't do this for any other reason. I am so happy she is here to experience this with me. This would not be the same if she were not by my side. Ashton Eaton
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I would say 90 percent of the stuff we do is technical anyway. If you look at a two-hour training day, 12 minutes are probably spent running or gaining fitness. Ashton Eaton