Ashton

Eaton

Quick Facts

• Son of Roslyn Eaton and Terrance Wilson
• Has two brothers, Kajmere and Verice, and one sister, Kheesha
• In July 2013, married Canadian Olympian Brianne Theisen-Eaton, whom he met while competing at the University of Oregon
• Wears a “cooling hood” between events that reduces the heat around his face and head to help maximize recovery during competition
• Lettered in football and wrestling, in addition to track and field in high school
• Has a black belt in taekwondo
• Interests include tech gadgets, playing video games and reading
• Aspires to obtain his pilot’s license.

Olympic Experience

• 2-time Olympian; 2-time Olympic medalist (2 gold)
• Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (Decathlon - Men)
• Olympic Games London 2012, gold (Decathlon - Men)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2016 – gold (Heptathlon (Indoor) - Men)
• Years of participation: Heptathlon (Indoor) - Men 2012, 2016; Decathlon - Men 2009, 2015
• Medals: 3 (3 gold)
• Gold – 2016 (Heptathlon (Indoor) - Men); 2015 (Decathlon - Men); 2012 (Heptathlon (Indoor) - Men)

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