He was the decathlon world champion in 2013 and 2015. He was the decathlon gold medalist in 2012, at the London Games. He set the world record point total, then topped it. Kovacs had four of the top six puts of the year, including a season-best 22.13 meters; Crouser had the other two. So you just have to do what you have to do to try and win and do the best you can.”The best Eaton could do was that improbable tie.

Source: Washington Post August 19, 2016 01:10 UTC