Ashton Eaton

Ashton Eaton is a retired American decathlete widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in the history of the event. He set multiple world records throughout his career, culminating in a record score of 9045 points at the 2015 World Championships. Eaton is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, having won in both the 2012 London and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, and is celebrated for his versatility, speed, and strength across the ten disciplines of the decathlon.