What Happened on Day 7 (Aug. 27 evening - Aug. 28 morning): Two-time defending decathlon World Champion Ashton Eaton bookended his day with record breaking results, while 2013 IAAF 1,500 meter silver medalist Matthew Centrowitz advanced to the finals with ease.
Experience reigned supreme on the seventh day of the IAAF World Championships, with two of the most accomplished former Ducks putting themselves in prime positions for repeat medal performances.
Eaton took charge right away, winning three of five events in his first decathlon in two years. He overcame a poor start in the 100 meters, the day’s first event, to win in a IAAF World Championship decathlon record 10.