Peerless Eaton breaks decathlon world record

Ashton Eaton of the U.S. poses for photographs after winning the men's decathlon and breaking the world record during the 15th IAAF Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing. Photograph:......

Eaton leads decathlon after three events

Ashton Eaton is more concerned with getting a medal than breaking his world mark. The American is ahead of the pack after the opening three events of the Olympicdecathlon Wednesday, amassing an......

American Eaton retains decathlon title

IMAGE: Ashton Eaton of the United States celebrates winning gold overall after the men's decathlon. Photograph: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images. American Ashton Eaton won his second straight......

Decathlon exploits left Eaton searching for lost spark

After a stellar 2012 that brought two world records and Olympic decathlon gold, Ashton Eaton was ready for a rest. What he had not bargained for was the physical and mental toll his achievements......

US trials: Eaton sets decathlon World record

Ashton Eaton set a glittering decathlon world record at the US Olympic trials on Saturday, riding the cheers of a thrilled home crowd to upstage a stellar cast of athletes. The 24-year-old's total......