Ashton Eaton Quotes

I loved competing and winning and also wanted to continue my career for the fans, knowing they were there for me and enjoyed watching me fight.

When we race in London a world record will be the last thing on our minds.

I'm a competitor. I really enjoyed the race more than just going out and running to run.

I was playing rugby and the other games English school children do, and there was an event in which races were run, and I won these by a considerable margin.

I don't know why I run so fast. I just run.

Athletes are very cool to me.

I was really happy with my race, though. I beat my personal best by 1.2 seconds.

I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.

In my younger days, I loved to run. Although it may be hard for you to believe it, I did. And I did win a few races.

Whenever I race in the U.K., the crowd just makes such a massive difference, often between winning and losing.

What I think is about running faster and faster, and I believe that will translate into medals.

In cycling, you just race. When you get to the finish, you see the result.

I ran track, and I was really good at it. I was really fast.

You should want to run if you're a player, shouldn't you, on offense?

Mum tries to make every race that she can.

Having the fans behind me is a really good push.

This is a highly competitive sport, and we are all very passionate when we are on the track.

The preparation, commitment and desire to win will be no less than the last time I drove a grand prix car in anger.

This is what I wanted. They tell me that London is the best field in history. I wanted to be part of that. Because everyone will be there it will be a wonderful challenge for me. You can see the best runners, how they look, how they run. For me to beat the best is what counts.

I'm quite excited to think that I will run the Olympic race here next year.

There is no life without sport and no sport without competition.

Athletics is in my blood.

Speed is more important than endurance in the decathlon.

My cousin Simon Bor, the champion of Los Angeles, convinced me to concentrate on running.

I get so much energy from the fans.