Sentences with phrase «american decathlete»

Soon after American decathlete Ashton Eaton won gold on Thursday night, earning him the title of «world's best athlete» for a second straight Olympics, he considered himself blessed to share the spotlight with Bolt.

Forty years ago, an American decathlete named Bruce Jenner won gold at the 1976 Montreal Olympic games and appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, his hands in the air and a victorious smile on his face.

Not exact matches

Fresh from a 49.07 PB clocked when finishing as runner up to two - time world silver medallist Javier Culson in Hengelo, he became the first decathlete to win an event at a Diamond League meeting, his 49.16 putting him clearly ahead of fellow American Johnny Dutch with 49.77.