US Olympic Trials - Ashton Eaton New World Record in Decathlon!!

Dan man

Ashton Eaton broke the World Record held by decathlon legend Roman Sebrle at the US Trials in Eugene, Oregon. New record stands at 9,039 points, 13 points more than the previous best set back in 2001.
He needed a 4:16.08mins performance going into the ultimate event, the 1,500m....he came home in 4:14.48mins!

Surely he's going to revise this figure again and looks like he's capable of piling plenty more points onto that total too with small improvements in his technique in throwing events. He looks like he could dominate this event for some time despite competing alongside some very good athletes such as American team-mate Trey Hardee. Each of the previous 4 record holders were fairly dominant in the the sport for a number of years over the course of the last three decades: Daley Thompson (much of the 1980s), Dan O'Brien (early-mid 90s), Tomas Dvorak (mid-late 90s), Roman Sebrle (dominant for a number of years last decade).....and now Ashton Eaton, looks like he's going to be around for some time.
Awesome talent!

the_real_lamp

Dan man wrote: »

Ashton Eaton broke the World Record held by decathlon legend Roman Sebrle at the US Trials. New record stands at 9,039 points, 13 points more than the previous best set back in 2001.
He needed a 4:16.08mins performance going into the ultimate event, the 1,500m....he came home in 4:14.48mins!

Surely he's going to revise this figure again and looks like he's capable of piling plenty more points onto that total too with small improvements in his technique in throwing events. He looks like he could dominate this event for some time despite competing alongside some very good athletes such as American team-mate Trey Hardee. All of the previous 4 record holders have dominated the sport over the course of the last two decades: Daley Thompson, Dan O'Brien, Tomas Dvorak, Roman Sebrle.....and now Ashton Eaton, looks like he's going to be around for some time.
Awesome talent!

AFAIK it is only his third or fourth year at Decathlon aswell. He could still add a couple of hundred points to the that total. 8.23 for the LJ could medal at London given the standard of the event this year.

Incredible depth at the USTAF trials overall, Felix fails to make the 100m team, Michelle Perry and Ginnie Crawford don't make the 100mh team. Wariner only the 7th quickest into the 400 final

Edit: Felix has been given joint 3rd in the 100m, officials yet to decide who goes;

dna_leri

Ashton Eaton the world's greatest athlete? Probably.

His 100m time would have won the UK trials

Pisco Sour

dna_leri wrote: »

Ashton Eaton the world's greatest athlete? Probably.

No he's the world's greatest decathlete.

I don't see any reason why he is the greatest of all athletes. Lots of athletes have set world records in their events, which is exactly what the decathlon is, one event.

Stunning performance by him. Looking forward to seeing if he can better it in London. You'd imagine he'd be a bit of a dead cert for gold.

Pherekydes

A Decathlon world record and two event world records (i.e. best ever performances in a decathlon)!

Amazing. Many of the USA's greatest decathletes still living were there to witness it, which is very special.

Pherekydes

I'd like to point out that Felix finished 3rd in the 100m.

In other news, Lolo made it in the Hurdles.

Pherekydes

Pisco Sour wrote: »

No he's the world's greatest decathlete.

I don't see any reason why he is the greatest of all athletes. Lots of athletes have set world records in their events, which is exactly what the decathlon is, one event.

Stunning performance by him. Looking forward to seeing if he can better it in London. You'd imagine he'd be a bit of a dead cert for gold.

He's the world's greatest all-round athlete.

myflipflops

The weather was awful too, especially on day 1 so there is more in him. World indoor and outdoor records in one year. The guy could make some impact as an individual in the Irish Champs!

He is going to be a star in London.

Pisco Sour

Pherekydes wrote: »

He's the world's greatest all-round athlete.

... which is another way of saying the world's greatest decathlete.

Is he a greater athlete than Bolt or Rudisha though? Does one have to do numerous events at a good to great standard rather than one event at an exceptional standard to be considered the best? Is a jack of all trades considered better than the master of one?

Eaton excels at one event (the decathlon), just like Rudisha excels at one event (800m). He's certainly up there among the very best, but not just because he does the decathlon, but rather for his dominance of the event, which hopefully will shine through come London.

the_real_lamp

Pherekydes wrote: »

I'd like to point out that Felix finished 3rd in the 100m.

In other news, Lolo made it in the Hurdles.

Joint 3rd, She was initially given 4th place with a time of 11.069 behind Jeneba Tarmoh who's time was 11.068. It has been ruled a dead heat and the third place on the team has not been confirmed.

Pisco Sour

the_real_lamp wrote: »

Joint 3rd, She was initially given 4th place with a time of 11.069 behind Jeneba Tarmoh who's time was 11.068. It has been ruled a dead heat and the third place on the team has not been confirmed.

I really don't know why she is bothering with the 100. She has no chance of winning it in London and it is only going to harm her chances in the 200, an event where she would be favourite to win, if going in fresh.

I'm a huge Felix fan and I really want her to take 200m gold so am kind of hoping she misses out on the US team for the 100.

runjb

Better for her chances in the 200m if she misses the 100m spot.

I've a strong feeling Veronica Campbell Brown will win the 200m Gold! Just a thought....:D

And I like her as an athlete too..no bulls*** with her!

ecoli

A brilliant competition all round. Was sorry to see Brian Clay missing out on Olympic team down to clipping the 9th hurdle

Was also great to see Curtis Beach allow Eaton win the 1500m to crown the WR. Curtis was another one who I thought would challenge for a spot but ultimately his NM in the Javelin ruined his chances to.

With regards to Eaton being dominant for years to come I can see Beach making huge strides over the next while and give him some competition. His middle distance prowess is very impressive for a Decathlete. 3 years younger than Eaton with an 8084 PB the two should produce some great competitions in future Global championships

Has ruined any chance of getting decent odds on him though for London as he was one of my bankers .

bren50c

Wonder how they're going to separate that ...

http://usatf.org/News/Women%E2%80%99s-100m-update-%E2%80%93-Dead-heat-for-third-place.aspx

ecoli

bren50c wrote: »

Wonder how they're going to separate that ...

http://usatf.org/News/Women%E2%80%99s-100m-update-%E2%80%93-Dead-heat-for-third-place.aspx

Looking at the photo I can be seen how it was originally awarded to Tarmoh on just a quick visual however you can't seperate them

The official result has been issued as dead heat. Though in terms of the selection process the competition rule book is as follows.

RULE 167: RUNNING EVENT TIES

1. In determining whether there has been a tie for a qualifying position for the next round based on time, the Photo Finish Judge shall consider the actual time recorded by the competitors without regard to the rule that the time should be read to the next longer 1/100th of a second.

Whether by time or finishing place, if it is determined that there has been a tie, the tying competitors shall be placed in the next round if it is practical to do so. If that is not practical, lots shall be drawn to determine who shall be placed in the next round

Though USATF have come out saying there is no protocol in place and are meeting to discuss the outcome

bren50c

so it could come to flip of a coin... thats going to be tough on the loser

Pisco Sour

bren50c wrote: »

so it could come to flip of a coin... thats going to be tough on the loser

Why not just have the 2 of them race off for the place on the team.

ecoli

bren50c wrote: »

so it could come to flip of a coin... thats going to be tough on the loser

Theoretically if they went by the rulebook yes. However USATF could argue that this rule is only regarding premilinary rounds in a championship and consititute the trials as a seperate competition from the Olympics so I reckon will come down to a committee decision.

If this is the case Felix may have the advantage in terms of faster time over 100m and her Championship experience (albeit not at this distance)

The only thing which could work in Tarmoh's favour is whether or not USATF decide whether multiple events may hamper Felix's chances at gold in the 200m

myflipflops

I would be surprised by a committee decision. It would be the worst way to go about it.

In a society as litigious as the US, a person missing out due to a subjective call will be in the courts pretty quickly. USATF will probably say that they will toss a coin unless the 2 athletes can come to an agreement over a race off or some other situation.

myflipflops

Massive shame to see Justin Gatlin win the 100 meters and qualify for London. Gay makes the team in second.

No Wariner in the 400 in London as he finished 7th in the trials final. It is yet to be seen if he makes the relay squad. Merritt beginning to look ominous again whatever your view on him is.

myflipflops

Anyone not following the US trials is really missing out. It is superb entertainment. The pressure and the drama of having to make top 3 to make the Olympics is immense.

One of my favorite athletes from this year was 7th in the 800. Mark Wieczorek is an un-sponsored 800 guy who ran a PB of 1.45.62 in the trials final. As he has no sponsor, he does not want to advertise a company for free so he just races in a cotton shirt he picked up in a normal store!

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aburke

Could he not wear his clubs's singlet?
Chamney raced in Oslo in a Crusaders singlet if I'm not mistaken.
Paul Hession has worn the Athenry singlet when not getting sponsored gear too.

myflipflops

aburke wrote: »

Could he not wear his clubs's singlet?
Chamney raced in Oslo in a Crusaders singlet if I'm not mistaken.
Paul Hession has worn the Athenry singlet when not getting sponsored gear too.

Not sure of the specifics but it is a different situation over there.

College and the NCAA system is so big that your college team is effectively your club. After that, you are joining a professional set up or nothing. All the 'club singlets' you see at the trials are sponsorship: Oregon Track Club with Nike etc. People are down as representing Nike or Saucony or Reebok. Mark Wieczorek is down as unattached. That shirt is his version of wearing a plain white singlet at Irish Nationals.

Indu

Comparison between Eaton and Sebrle word records..the 8.23m in long jump is pretty amazing!

the_real_lamp

http://www.usatf.org/News/Women-s-100-meter-tiebreaker-update.aspx

Update on decision regarding the final 100m spot Probably fairest as both compete in the 200m.

Rupp beat Lagat in the 5000m with Lomong getting third, time was 13:22.

the_real_lamp

Allyson Felix runs the 5th quickest time ever for the 200m in 21.69, Jeter and Richards-Ross complete the trio (outside 22 seconds).

Aries Merrit wins the 110mh in a caracking 12.93, Jason Richardson second also sub 13 and Jeffrey Porter (Tiffany Offilli's husband) third, no David Oliver (5th).

Two women over 2m in the HJ, Chaunte Lowe the winner, Amy Acuff qualified for her fourth Olympics.

Will Clarke(17.55) and Christian Taylor (17.63) in the TJ.

I cannot wait for the Olympics!

Pisco Sour

the_real_lamp wrote: »

Allyson Felix runs the 5th quickest time ever for the 200m in 21.69, Jeter and Richards-Ross complete the trio (outside 22 seconds).

Aries Merrit wins the 110mh in a caracking 12.93, Jason Richardson second also sub 13 and Jeffrey Porter (Tiffany Offilli's husband) third, no David Oliver (5th).

Two women over 2m in the HJ, Chaunte Lowe the winner, Amy Acuff qualified for her fourth Olympics.

Will Clarke(17.55) and Christian Taylor (17.63) in the LJ.

I cannot wait for the Olympics!

If ever there was a sign for Felix to give it up with this 100m nonsense this is it! She has such a serious chance of gold in the 200 and she hasn't a prayer in the 100. Hopefully she will give up that place in the 100 to the other girl and focus solely on the 200m.

Pherekydes

1 Brittney Reese Nike 7.15m
2 Chelsea Hayes Louisiana Tech 7.10m
3 Janay DeLoach Nike 7.08m
4 Whitney Gipson Nike 6.97m
5 Brianna Glenn N Y A C 6.85m
6 Vashti Thomas Academy of Art 6.72m
7 Funmi Jimoh Nike 6.67m
8 Shameka Marshall Shore A C 6.63m


Some women's long jump competition, with the first three over 7m, and Brittney Reese winning the competition with the very last jump!

Pherekydes

Also, Bershawn Jackson failed to make the 400m Hurdles team, beaten into 4th by Michael Tinsley, Angelo Taylor and Kerron Clement.

Wallace Spearmon won the 200m in a windy 19.82.