When I was growing up, I used to watch ‘Power Rangers’ and ‘Ninja Turtles.’ It seemed like every movie had someone doing martial arts in it, so I would go around punching and kicking trees. Ashton Eaton Read Quote
My mom took me to a taekwondo class, and I fell in love. I was seven years old. Ashton Eaton Read Quote
Even if you see a great performance, it’s not always great getting there. There are injuries… Intrinsically or unconsciously, people understand that – people see those performances, and they know there are stories behind that. Ashton Eaton Read Quote
To win two Olympic golds in a row like Daley Thompson is very special. One day, I’m going to have to meet Daley, shake his hand, and thank him for giving me something to chase after. Ashton Eaton Read Quote
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. Ashton Eaton Read Quote
As a decathlete, you take pride in saying, ‘The elements, I’m not going to let them affect me. It’s just the 11th event. Another thing you have to fight through.’ Ashton Eaton Read Quote
I think watching multi-events is much worse than competing. Especially when you have vested interests because you go through the emotional ups and downs. Ashton Eaton Read Quote
I think when the competitions come, I am always ready to go. I don’t think I ever have not been. Ashton Eaton Read Quote
