By: The Associated Press (AP)
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The Americans are poised to go 1-2 in the decathlon for the first time since 1956.

Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee lead the field heading into the final two events Thursday night.

The two have had a solid hold since the opening event Wednesday.

Eaton, the world record holder, leads by 222 points. Rico Freimuth of Germany is third, 454 points behind Eaton.

The last Americans to go 1-2 in the decathlon were Milton Gray Campbell and Rafer Lewis Johnson.

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Ashton Eaton, Trey Hardee