Convince Quote by Bryan Clay

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

— Bryan Clay

For me, challenging myself with this type of endeavor [ultramarathons] brings the best out in me because even at the darkest, deepest moments when…

— Scott Jurek

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'm a naturally very competitive person and I've been competing in triathlons throughout 2012 to keep fit and keep my mind sharp.

— Valtteri Bottas

One of the most fantastic experiences I ever had was as a decathlete. I finished fifth in the nation my senior year of high…

— Jim Brown

The great thing about this is, and not to pump my own tires, but I feel like I'm not maximized yet. I feel like…

— Ashton Eaton

I was a good decathlete until I got with a coach that really knew how to train specifically for the event... I'd really describe…

— Dan O'Brien

Decathletes have to train for every event: sprints one day, field events the next. You pump up to make yourself strong enough to throw?…

— Caitlyn Jenner

I set myself some specific goals, but the key one is just getting myself into as good a shape as possible for one day…

— Paula Radcliffe

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

— Daley Thompson

I got interested in decathlon because a coach that I had was a big fan of Bruce Jenner, and he just saw the ability…

— Dan O'Brien

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

— Daley Thompson