RIO DE JANEIRO -- A launching ramp that collapsed at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic sailing venue is to be back in service on Friday -- the day the games open and three days before sailing begins.The head of World Sailing, the sports governing body, knows hes cutting it close.If it was absolutely necessary, we could still carry on the competition, Andy Hunt told The Associated Press on Monday. But it would just be logistically very difficult.The ramp partially collapsed on Saturday, adding to a list of problems in the host city that includes the Zika virus, water pollution and slow ticket sales. Local organizers blamed high tides and acknowledged design flaws.That ramp was maybe a bit too big, Andrada told AP. Andrade said the rebuilt ramp will be slightly smaller.On Monday, a half dozen shipyard workers were standing on top of the part of the ramp that survived the waves. Next to them, a crane held the damaged metal structure from sinking further.Sailors training at the Marina da Gloria used a second ramp at the venue, which is made of concrete and around three times smaller than the one built for the competition.Its unusual to see this. Something happened. It wasnt constructed properly, said Erik Stibbe, a Canadian coach.Rio has faced criticism for shoddy construction since April, when a bike path that was hailed as a top legacy project of the Olympics collapsed, killing two people.In another incident caused by strong winds in Rio over the weekend, water flooded TV studios on Copacabana Beach near the volleyball arena. Iron boards were used to block the waves.Australias delegation refused to move into the Olympic Village on the official opening day a week ago, citing electrical problems, gas and water leaks among other issues in the building. Athletes finally checked in on Wednesday, and then a small fire broke out on Friday, forcing an evacuation. 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The only person who can compete against him is, well, a computerized model of himself.No, really.Its almost like I make a digital version of myself, try to compete against that, Eaton explained. I had this little mini sub-goal of trying to score 9,000 every decathlon. It would be cool never to go back to (8,000).At the last Olympic trials, also at Hayward Field, Eaton broke the decathlon world record for the first time. Eugene has long been a special place for him. Its where he and his wife, Canadian heptathlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton, met while attending the University of Oregon and rose to prominence.Eaton said he was shooting for the record, but his leg made it impossible.I had the same mindset, Eaton said. I would say the expectations personally and externally were a little bit different.The 28-year-old Eaton was in such control that his coach, Harry Marra, actually told him to run the final event, the 1,500, at a slower pace than normal. No sense putting any extra wear and tear on the leg with the Olympic decathlon in six weeks. He still ran event No. 10 in 4 minutes, 25.15 seconds, which was one of the top times.This meet defines Ashton Eaton way more than his world-record performances. Those were great performances, Marra said. But he had so many obstacles physically. ... He did this with a bum leg.A leg his coach wasnt sure was going to hold up during the 400 on Saaturday.ddddddddddddIt did.A leg Eaton wasnt sure was going to be ready for the 110-meter hurdles on Sunday.It was.And through this competition, Eaton learned a little bit more about himself -- he doesnt have to be super aggressive all the time. Smooth works almost as well.The (overall) reviews were pretty good, Eaton said. As a decathlon, if you dont leave with something frustrated then you should quit, because it was perfect.In command, Eaton even had time to take in some other events. He watched Chaunte Lowe win the high jump by holding hold off teenager Vashti Cunningham, the daughter of longtime NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham. He also caught Jeffery Hendersons win in the mens long jump and Allyson Felixs blistering performance in the 400.Now those were impressive.Its nice to have a front-row seat as a decathlete, on the field and get to see all that stuff, Eaton said. Those kinds of things are inspirational, and you try to learn from it. Sometimes, I try to pick up little things from the specialists.Taiwo had a solid performance to take second, while Zach Ziemek of Wisconsin wound up third. It was an event that was missing Trey Hardee, the 2012 Olympic silver medalist who didnt finish after suffering a left hamstring injury on the first day.Eatons big plans now will be to squeeze in some rest before he and his wife head to Rio. There, Eaton has a chance to make a little history as he tries to defend his title. That hasnt been done in the decathlon since British star Daley Thompson in 1980 and `84.That would be cool, Eaton said. Awesome company to be in. But there are really good competitors.Asked if he might chase after another world record in Rio, Eaton just grinned.The Olympic Games are so much different from anything else, Eaton said. You dont even talk about world records, in a way. If its there at the very end, sure, Ill run to get it. Other than that, its event to event. ' ' '