That was an incredible display of ability! I’m super happy for
@mayer_decathlon
& even more for the future of the decathlon. Important thing to me has always been to keep pushing the limit and inspiring others to do the same. The more 9k can become commonplace the better. Alle!
8yrs ago today I became an Olympian and broke the decathlon WR, largely because of the magic of Hayward Field. Now, new Hayward. Same magic. Thank you
@OregonTF
and
@uoregon
for an incredible time visiting the new Hayward Field and celebrating that day with my family.
#eaton9039
🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE🚨
All US leagues must rebrand! Based on current reports from the NBA and NFL, any US sport with athletes from other countries is automatically GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE regardless of if the teams or players leave the country to compete (no international travel how
Thank you all for the birthday wishes on the 21st. It was super special; Brianne gave birth to our son that day. His name is Ander. Being a dad is the most exciting and awesome thing I’ve ever done.
"Worst" Take
To Noah: "Continue to represent this country they way that you did."
To any random NBA athlete: continue to represent this...North American team?
Easier to follow partial differential equations than this rationale.
Thanks for the votes everyone! The sports world (outside of athletics) needs to comprehend what
@mayer_decathlon
did though. It’s likely the best athletical performance of all time in any sport based on his margins against specialized events.
@Statman_Jon
?
You have voted. Here is your magic moment of the week
@AshtonJEaton
's decathlon world record performance from Beijing 2015
Just five days ago,
@mayer_decathlon
improved the WR to 9126 points!
Was at Costco today. Why is toilet paper like the number one priority to buy in a disaster-prep situation? People had carts stacked sky high with the stuff. I’m thinking non-perishable food is more important? What am I missing?
At the 2012 Olympic Trials – Track & Field, a roaring crowd of 21,795 fans witnessed
@OregonTrackClub
Elite decathlete,
@AshtonJEaton
, claim a decathlon WR and a spot on his first Olympic team.
Come see dreams come true this summer in Track Town, U.S.A. 🌟
#TrackTown24
Teriffic explainer on
@the_hindu
about Neeraj Chopra's magic. Great work,
@jon_selvaraj
.
Good ol' newspaper spread done masterfully. This is why I keep going to newspapers and magazines.
@btheiseneaton
and I are expecting our first “spacenaut” (nickname after seeing it through ultrasound) to arrive on Earth in early February. We feel the same excitement and nervousness we did when toeing the line at the
@Olympics
! Ready for the adventure.
My son Ander (2) names all the planets in order and goes up to things saying “X is made of atoms.” Then he takes off running whenever his feet hit the ground outside. Watching the “nature & nurture” thing happen is super wild.
WHAT A FINISH to the heptathlon!!!!
The final event of the grueling two-day competition comes down to 20 points and 1.5 seconds between
@JohnsonThompson
and
@annaahalll
.
KJT claims her second World title with 6,740 points and Hall improves from bronze in 2022 to silver here.
I chose to compete at
@uoregon
because I believed in, and wanted to be part of, the mission to build one of the best athletic teams in the nation.
Now, I know what it takes, and apply those lessons daily.
I am a proud Duck.
#GoDucks
I
#OlympiansMadeHere
Candidly, whenever I'm going through something difficult these days, I relive this final lap of the 1500m and it gets me through. My mind was a battleground of "give up" vs "keep fighting." Seems trivial but somehow thinking about it helps me stay strong.
If you’re a fan of sport and human performance watch
#Doha2019
. Based on current performances and athlete ages it could be one of the best competitions in history.
Introducing our ambassadors for
@IAAFDoha2019
:
@AshtonJEaton
and
@btheiseneaton
They're particularly looking forward to 2-3 October when - for the first time ever at a World Champs - the decathlon and heptathlon will be held on the same two days.
📰:
Bringing it back to where it started for me; the woods of Central Oregon. Put on my first La Pine Track camp. The next generation of athletes are amazing.
For some reason when journalists write or reference and article that had a negative tone they always choose images of a person that subtly persuade you to create a negative impression them. Kind of pisses me off. Seems deceitful and unprofessional.
2016 Olympic gold medallist in the decathlon,
@AshtonJEaton
, in reflecting deeply on his career, regrets that he was sometimes so focussed on training that he neglected the people in his life:
Landed in Delhi for the
@DelhiHM_
and I’m so excited, I might just run another half! Love experiencing the world and have always wanted to visit this part of it. Namaste India!
Five University of Oregon track and field icons are set to grace the panels on the tower at Hayward Field honoring
@oregontf
greats and inspiring the next generation of excellence.
#UOHayward
#GoDucks
What blew my mind most at
@iaaforg
#WorldAthleticsChamps
was the work required of the people that make it possible. I had no idea what was demanded of all of you. I'm grateful for how much you love athletics. Your passion and effort is as inspiring as the athlete's.
Interesting thing to note (
@Statman_Jon
will like this type of thing) is all 9k decathlon’s were by people aged ~27 (I was 24 on the first but 27 for my peak).
Same 4/5 cities should host Olympics on 16/20yr cycle. Results in less infrastructure investment and more financial and logistic predictability (for hosts and guests), not to mention plenty of lead-time for prep. New city can join rotation if it meets criteria.
Thank you, Eugene.
This community inspired me by continually pushing the limits in sport.
I’m proud of my Oregon Duck family.
#GoDucks
I
#OlympiansMadeHere