Ashton Eaton crouched in the dirt and concentrated on conquering his latest rival — weeds overwhelming his backyard.
The Olympic decathlon champion and world-record holder dominated those pesky intruders, with his wife posting his handiwork on social media.
Just a snapshot into the life of the Eatons — your ordinary neighbors in Eugene, Oregon. Ashton frequently toils in the yard while Brianne Theisen-Eaton does the grocery shopping and cooking.
"There it is for you: She hunts and gathers and I take care of the nest," Ashton said, laughing.
But this power couple is far from ordinary.