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In the 2016 Rio Olympics, did Ashton Eaton tie the Olympic record in the decathlon?

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Yes, Ashton Eaton did tie the Olympic record in the decathlon in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He scored 8893 points, which was the same score that American decathlete Bruce Jenner had scored in 1976. Eaton is considered to be one of the greatest decathletes of all time, and he has won four consecutive world championships in the event.
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