Ashton Eaton
1988
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Quotes
Biography
Ashton Eaton is a retired American decathlete and two-time Olympic gold medalist. Born in 1988 in Portland, Oregon, Eaton is considered one of the greatest decathletes of all time. He set the world record in the decathlon event at the 2012 Olympic Trials and then went on to win the gold medal at the London Olympics later that year. Eaton successfully defended his title at the 2016 Rio Olympics, securing his status as a dominant force in the sport.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
The more you are actively and practically involved, the better opportunity you have of getting results.
2
Don't mistake activity with achievement.
3
The hard work, the sweat, is what you give in order to receive the satisfaction of winning.
4
I appreciate being a student-athlete.
5
I just try to do more than what people suggest, and that has always worked better for me.