Bryan Clay, 28, showed his mastery during the two-day, 10-event classic of track-and-field athleticism, earning the unofficial title of best all-around athlete on the planet.

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Bryan Clay, the defending Olympic champion, endured a disastrous 110 hurdles after he lost his balance and plowed through the final hurdle with his hands.

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Eaton broke the world mark with 9039 points at the U.S. trials in June where 2008 Olympic champion Bryan Clay failed to make the team after falling in the 110 meters hurdles.

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