Ashton Eaton leads decathlon at halfway mark After Ashton Eaton's big first day in the Olympic decathlon, he was far more interested in sleep. Athletics: Eaton powers to halfway decathlon lead LONDON (Reuters) - American Ashton Eaton took control of the men's decathlon competition after five events on Wednesday and at halfway lies just off the pace he set on the way to the world record in June. Ashton ended day one on 4,661 points, 220 ahead of compatriot Trey Hardee. The 24-year-old broke Czech Roman Sebrle's 11-year world record of 9,039 points at the U.S. trials, where at the ... Eaton leads after 5 events in Olympic decathlon LONDON (AP) -- After Ashton Eaton's big first day in the Olympic decathlon, he was far more interested in sleep. Ashton Eaton breaks Olympic decathlon record in 100 meters, takes early lead in event Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee posted strong marks in the first three events of the decathlon, giving the U.S. hope for a 1-2 finish. Ashton Eaton starts decathlon with Olympic best in 100 Ashton Eaton started off the decathlon with an Olympic-best performance in the 100 meters on Wednesday, 10.35 seconds.. Ashton Eaton's lead narrows after 7 events in decathlon Two-time world champion Trey Hardee cut fellow American Ashton Eaton's lead to 99 points after seven events in the decathlon. Eaton leads after 5 decathlon events Ashton Eaton broke Bill Toomey's 44-year-old record in the 100-meter dash and built a 105-point lead over teammate and world champion Trey Hardee after the opening five events Wednesday. Eaton of United States Leads Decathlon After Day 1 Ashton Eaton holds the edge over his American teammate, Trey Hardee, after seven events. Eaton leads decathlon Ashton Eaton started off the decathlon with an Olympic-best performance in the 100 meters and kept up the momentum, jumping out to a big lead after the first day. Ashton Eaton, Trey Hardee 1-2 after three events in decathlon LONDON -- Ashton Eaton, who set a world record of 9,039 points at the U.S. Olympic trials and established himself as a medal contender at the London Games, took the lead after the first three phases of the decathlon competition Wednesday morning at Olympic Stadium.
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