"Don't mistake activity with achievement."

Ashton Eaton (1988)
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About Ashton Eaton

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.

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