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Born on January 21, 1988 in Portland, Oregon, United States, Ashton Eaton is a combined track and field event athlete. As of 2026, Ashton Eaton is 38 years old. Schooling on record includes Mountain View High School and University of Oregon. Awards on record include The Bowerman (2010). The listed height is 185 cm.
My Take
Eaton fascinates me precisely because the decathlon rewards completeness over flash. Breaking 9,000 points and then surpassing his own world record speaks to a rare obsession with self-improvement rather than rivalry. What I admire most is that he mastered ten disciplines at once, a feat demanding both versatility and relentless discipline. Coming out of Portland and the University of Oregon, he rose to the very top of an unforgiving sport. Two Olympic titles aside, I find the quiet, methodical nature of his greatness more compelling than louder athletes. He is, to me, the toughest kind of champion.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ashton Eaton
- Name (Japanese)
- アシュトン・イートン
- Reading
- あしゅとん・いーとん
- Born
- January 21, 1988 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- combined track and field event athlete
2. Background
- High school
- Mountain View High School
- University
- University of Oregon
Awards & achievements
- 2010 The Bowerman
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashton Eaton born?
Born January 21, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Ashton Eaton from?
Ashton Eaton is from Portland, Oregon, United States.
What does Ashton Eaton do?
Ashton Eaton works as combined track and field event athlete.
How tall is Ashton Eaton?
Ashton Eaton is 185 cm.