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The Latest: Ashton Eaton leads halfway through decathlon

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

10:05 p.m.

Halfway home in the decathlon, and reigning Olympic and world champion Ashton Eaton of the U.S. is in the lead.

The world-record holder won the 400 meters Wednesday night to give him 4,621 points after five events.

Kai Kazmirek of Germany moved into second place with a good 400 meters, trailing Eaton by 121 points.

Damian Warner, who beat Eaton in the 100 meters to take the early lead, was in bronze medal position with 4,489 points.