UO's Eaton 2nd in decathlon after 8 events

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By KVAL.com staff

EUGENE, Ore. -- The University of Oregon's Ashton Eaton is one to watch in the decathlon. He sat in second place after 8 events Friday afternoon with just 2 events to go. | Standings

Here are some shots of Eaton in action at the Track and Field National Championships in Eugene, Ore.

Ashton Eaton clears the bar in the decathlon high jump during the first day of the U.S. track and field championships Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Eugene, Ore. Eaton had a jump of 6 feet, 8 3/4 inches. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Ashton Eaton runs in the men's decathlon 100 meters during the first day of the U.S. national track championships Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Eugene, Ore. Eaton had a time of 10.53 seconds. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Ashton Eaton flies through the air in the long jump portion of the decathlon during the first day of the U.S. Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, June 25, 2009.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)

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