Ashton Eaton goes from Olympian to superhero
American decathlete won gold in London 2012
By Caroline Szwed, CBC Sports
Reigning Olympic and world champion decathlete Ashton Eaton went from Olympian to superhero real quick after putting on a "cooling mask" during the first day decathlon competition.
Magneto? Mega Man? Is that you? <a href="https://t.co/muzKRYz0fj">https://t.co/muzKRYz0fj</a>
—@CBCOlympicsThe theory behind the mask: an ice pack for your head that is designed to reduce one's core body temperature.
Although the weather may be hot in Rio de Janiero, the rest of the world is thinking Ashton Eaton is channeling his inner superhero during competition. Here are some of the best comparisions we've found on social media:
1. Nacho Libre
Ashtonnnnn Libbbreee! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Superhero?src=hash">#Superhero</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OrMexicanWrestler?src=hash">#OrMexicanWrestler</a>?!😄 <a href="https://t.co/BEuare5vDn">pic.twitter.com/BEuare5vDn</a>
—@InakiGomezG2. American Gladiator
Ashton Eaton cools off with a gladiator-style ice helmet <a href="https://t.co/fC4SaJt5m7">https://t.co/fC4SaJt5m7</a> <a href="https://t.co/LbBk4yyCvj">pic.twitter.com/LbBk4yyCvj</a>
—@AstridArnborg3. Professor Chaos
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOlympics">@CBCOlympics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AshtonJEaton">@AshtonJEaton</a> professor chaos <a href="https://t.co/BchUL6qyOU">pic.twitter.com/BchUL6qyOU</a>
—@troytcarlson4. Magneto
I feel like Ashton Eaton suddenly has a ridiculously unfair advantage in the shot put <a href="https://t.co/NzdBfdNFVh">pic.twitter.com/NzdBfdNFVh</a>
—@NickMurray915. Ashton Eaton
Plot spin: Maybe it's the superheroes who are channeling their inner Eaton?
New trending GIF tagged swag, laughing, serious, team usa, decathlon, ashton eaton, decathlete ( … <a href="https://t.co/wJ5cfGEEOa">pic.twitter.com/wJ5cfGEEOa</a>
—@DailyPhotosBotWhat can we expect next from Eaton? Follow @CBCOlympics for the latest news in the men's decathlon.