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EATON, Ashton, 1988-; CLAY, Bryan, 1980-; HARDEE, Trey, 1984-; TRACK & field athletes; DECATHLETES; DECATHLON

The article focuses on U.S. track and field athletes Ashton Eaton, Bryan Clay and Trey Hardee, whose event is the decathlon. The three men's status as favorites to win medals in the event in the 2012 Olympic Games is considered. The physical and psychological difficulty of decathlon, which requires performances in 10 events over two days of competition, is examined.