Decathlon Quote by Ashton Eaton

The thing I like about decathlon is also the thing I dislike: It's the maximum challenge, but also the maximum frustration.

— Ashton Eaton

I don't think anyone chooses the decathlon as much as it chooses you.

— Bryan Clay

The decathlon takes so long to learn that people who are good athletes don't want to go back to the beginning again.

— Daley Thompson

During the decathlon, I always think only of the next event and my personal record.

— Roman Sebrle

I'm competitive. I like to compete, and that's basically what the decathlon lets me do.

— Bryan Clay

We have to lie to ourselves as decathletes and say that we like all ten events.

— Bryan Clay

The most challenging aspect of the decathlon is not the events themselves, but how you train to become the best 100-meter runner you are…

— Bruce Jenner

Most people doing the decathlon these days are quite boring, so people don't relate to them.

— Daley Thompson

Sometimes you have to resist working on your strengths in favour of your weaknesses. The decathlon requires a wide range of skills.

— Daley Thompson

And there is such a thing as a decathlon high. It's like a rock rolling down hill, picking up momentum. You get better and…

— Dan O'Brien

Speed is more important than endurance in the decathlon.

— Caitlyn Jenner

To me, the decathlon is its own little society and I am part of that culture.

— Dan O'Brien