Eaton finds the edge in pursuit of decathlon supremacy


Apr 16, 2016; Norwalk, CA, USA; Ashton Eaton reacts during the 58th Mt. San Antonio College Relays at Cerritos College. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Olympic decathlon champion and world record holder Ashton Eaton is gearing up for a title defence at the Rio Games, but figures to swallow some humble pie along the way.

As part of his build-up to the U.S. Olympic trials in July, Eaton has entered the Ostrava Golden Spike meet on May 20, where he will line up in the 100 metres alongside six-times Olympic gold medal sprinter and world record holder Usain Bolt.

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