10 for 1

    In case you missed it, American Ashton Eaton is tearing up the decathlon.  After setting a World Record for points in a decathlon at the Olympic Trials, Eaton started off yesterday's events by flying through his heat in the 100 yard dash in 10.35 seconds.  He scored 1011 points for his effort, and led the competition.

    Eaton gives a bit back to his competitors in the throwing events, he is not as strong as others in the shot put, discuss and javelin.  So, while his lead may shrink and grow, Eaton has a chance to bring home Gold in the big daddy of track and field events.

    The field did the 100 ysterday, followed by the Long Jump, the Shot Put and the High Jump, and then your day gets to close out with a 400 meter run.  If you're not completely exhausted, remember that you've got five more, different event on Day Two, beginning with the 110 meter hurdles, then the discus throw, hen the pole vault, then the javelin, and, if that's not enough, close out your two days by running a 1500 meter race.

    Eaton has an American rival, Trey Hardee who looks to be the more passionate guy, Eaton is a cool customer.  But my bet is that by the Thursday evening Eaton is going to have plenty to shout about, pehap even a new World record.

    Currently, the javelin is being contested, watch out for a spoiler here later in the day, if you planned to see the decathlon tonight on NBC.