OLYMPICS ALERT — Ashton Eaton of the U.S. wins gold in decathlon
The Associated Press
LONDON – Ashton Eaton took gold in the Olympic decathlon – the event traditionally bestowing the title of "world’s greatest athlete" – holding off his U.S. teammate on the final day of competition.
By New York Times News Service, via Peninsula Daily News
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His fellow American Trey Hardee finished second to snag the silver.
Hardee got closest after seven events, when he shaved Eaton's lead to double digits after the hurdles, but Eaton pulled away again in the pole vault.
Read more: http://london2012.nytimes.com/track-and-field/mens-decathlon?emc=na
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