Athletics is one of the oldest sports competitions, like running, jumping and even throwing. Track and field began in Greece around 776 BC and created the first example of organized track and field events with the first Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece. As the years passed, athletics began to expand by inventing the Pentathlon which included the long jump, javelin throw, discus throw, 100 meter dash and even wrestling. Years later the Decathlon added 5 more events (400 m, 1500 m, hurdles, pole vault and shot put). This event very quickly became world-wide and now the winner of the decathlon is known as the greatest athlete of his time. Many decathlons, such as 2012 Olympic decathlon champion, Ashton Eaton and 2008 Olympic decathlon champion, Bryan Clay, have different techniques and training to become known as the greatest athletes of their time, but which one is best to use for the decathlon...let's see find out.Ashton Eaton is the 2012 Olympic gold medalist and is known for breaking the world record in the decathlon in the US trials in 2012. Ashton Eaton is also known for being one of the best runners and jumpers in the history of the decathlon; runs a 10.21 in the 100 meters, the long jump 27 feet and the high jump 6'7”. But getting all these amazing results in these events doesn't come from just sitting at home doing nothing, it takes hard work and eating the right things during those workouts. When you train for the decathlon you'll burn a lot of calories, which means Ashton Eaton has to refuel all day. A typical breakfast for him includes a double helping of eggs, turkey bacon, toast and Greek yogurt sprinkled with granola, which is oatmeal and other ingredients including cereals, fresh or dried... middle of paper... . .. . Retrieved March 30, 2014, from Train with the World's Greatest Athlete, 2008 Gold Medal Decathlon Champion Bryan Clay: www.vsathletic.com iaaf.org. (2007, October 23). Decathlon. Retrieved February 17, 2014, from www.iaaf.org: www.iaaf.org olympic.org. (2013, December 20). Decathlon. Retrieved February 17, 2014, from www.olympic.org: www.olympic.orgReider, R. (n.d.). The best places to train. Retrieved March 30, 2014, from Plyometrics: www.menshealth.com Tannenbaum, K. (n.d.). Olympic appetites: What Team USA members eat to win. Retrieved March 30, 2014, from http://www.delish.com/food-fun/ashton-eaton-olympic-athlete-diet#slide-5Thorpe, M. (n.d.). 2008 Olympics: Bryan Clay. Retrieved March 30, 2014, from www.muscleandfitness,com wikipedia.org. (2014, February 16). Decathlon. Retrieved February 17, 2014, from www.wikipedia.org: www.wikipedia.org