Ashton Eaton
Decathlete and Olympic gold medalist
Born
January 21st, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Achieved prominence in athletics as a decathlete. Completed in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, winning gold medals both times. Set multiple world records in the decathlon, establishing a reputation for excellence in the sport. Known for completing the decathlon with a score of 9045 points at the 2015 World Championships, solidifying a legacy in track and field.
Won gold at the 2012 London Olympics
Won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Set the world record in decathlon with 9039 points in 2015
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