Olympic Power Couple Loyal to Two Nations
June 28, 2012
Countries around the world are holding Olympic team trials this month to select the athletes who will wear the national colors at the 2012 Summer Games in London. In Jamaica, Friday night, the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, attempts to qualify for his second Olympics. In the USA this week, one of the biggest stars of the Beijing Games, swimmer Michael Phelps, is competing against a host of rising challengers. In Canada and the U.S., Olympic trials for track and field are also underway. That qualifying action could determine whether the London Games feature a love story.
By tradition, the Olympic decathlon champion assumes the title of the "world's greatest athlete." Those are big shoes to fill. But this month, a 24-year-old from the U.S. state of Oregon installed himself as the gold medal favorite.
The U.S. Olympic Team Trials coincidentally took place on Ashton Eaton's home field in Eugene, Oregon. The fans were behind him from the beginning of the 10-event competition. Eaton started off strong by setting new decathlon records for the 100 meter dash and long jump.
Then the decathlon moved into more difficult events, the shot put and high jump. The first day finished with the 400-meter sprint. Day two started with the high hurdles.
And then in quick succession: discus and pole vault, where Eaton set a new personal best. He stopped to consult his coach before the final events, the javelin throw and the 1,500-meter race.
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