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The desire definitely comes from within. There are only a few people who make it to this level and those are the ones who have that innate desire.
Ashton Eaton
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Ashton Eaton
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: January 21
Combined Track And Field Event Athlete
Olympic Athlete
Portland
Oregon
Ashton James Eaton
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