Athlete Quote by Daley Thompson

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

— Daley Thompson

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

— Ashton Eaton

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

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

— Bryan Clay

Speed is more important than endurance in the decathlon.

— Caitlyn Jenner

There's never going to be a decathlon that you're going to have 10 events that your satisfied with. You're always, always going to be…

— Ashton Eaton

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

— Bryan Clay

I just love playing so much, competing so much. You're able to put your losses behind you. One of the greatest attributes a decathlete…

— Dan O'Brien

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

— Dan O'Brien

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

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