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Ashton Eaton won the silver medal in the decathlon at the 2011 World Championships. He finished with a score of 8,692 points, which was 42 points behind the winner, Trey Hardee. Eaton's score was the second-highest ever recorded by an American decathlete, and he set personal bests in the 100 meters, long jump, shot put, 400 meters, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and 1,500 meters.