Nicholas Kristof

When I was growing up, yearning with my pals to be a track star, one of our heroes was Bruce Jenner. He won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics in the decathlon, and he adorned our Wheaties boxes. We all wanted to be Bruce Jenner.

American Journalist

Francesco Quinn

I could be winning the decathlon in high school, which I've won twice, yet, if my dad is in the audience, 'Oh look! It's Anthony Quinn.' And I'm like, 'Hello? Kid just got a gold medal. Hello? I'm over here.

Italian Actor

Ashton Eaton

The heptathlon world record is nice, but the decathlon is the event. I think the heptathlon is more like a practice. There is something completely different about the decathlon.

American Athlete

Brantley Gilbert

I like to lift and do cardio to stay in shape, so I can walk the dog on somebody, and I like to be strong, but running 10 miles or a decathlon? That don't support my interests.

American Musician

If I really felt like I was the world's greatest athlete, I'd get 10 great events. But I know that's pretty much not possible. That's the toughness of the decathlon.

Daley Thompson

When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours.

English Athlete

Dan O'Brien

To me, the decathlon is its own little society and I am part of that culture.

Bryan Clay

I don't think anyone chooses the decathlon as much as it chooses you.

Rafer Johnson

The whole decathlon is ridiculous, but the 1,500 meters is insanity.

Caitlyn Jenner

Speed is more important than endurance in the decathlon.

Decathlon consists of 10 track and field events, like sprinting, jumping, and throwing.

Ten Challenges

The decathlon is spread across two days, testing the athletes' endurance and versatility.

Two-Day Event

The decathlon is featured in the Olympics and is often associated with elite athletes.