I hate divers, like Cristiano Ronaldo, who might be the greatest athlete in the sport, but he's a big baby. If things… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
I came back late last night at the Athlete's Village so I'm a little bit surprised about my time this morning. It's… — Katerine Savard Copy Share Image
The way in which sports focuses more on the peccadilloes, lives and putative personalities of athletes and less on the finer points… — Richard Ford Copy Share Image
But at the same time, my parents always encouraged my brother and me to be happy with what we were doing. My… — Jonathan Groff Copy Share Image
The reports of racial episodes are disturbing. But the players' protest is exhilarating because it is the most high-profile example to date… — William C. Rhoden Copy Share Image
It is very discouraging to be in a team with white athletes. On the track you are Tommie Smith, the fastest man… — Tommie Smith Copy Share Image
You're not going to tell me that you're going to find a person who's not a very good athlete and he or… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I'm fortunate that my job gives me the motivation to be as fit as possible. I wound up in a profession that… — Mark Wahlberg Copy Share Image
I missed being considered an athlete and having that competitive drive, and missed having something to work for every day. I'd taken… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I could have skated by as an athlete, but the world is so much bigger and more interesting than any one thing.… — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Copy Share Image
It's a fine balance for an athlete in enjoying the moment and being really satisfied, say, with a run, and with your… — Hannah Kearney Copy Share Image
I don't think that the Olympic games are a good place to bring up any political issues because it should be about… — Kristin Armstrong Copy Share Image
If you don't eat right as an athlete, you'll get tired and won't be as sharp. It's simple to drink sodas and… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
At my age, you need to verify that everything is fine. I put a lot of pressure on my body, and I… — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
The modern athlete is an individual corporation. I'm not quite sure it's very good for sport, or good for team work, or… — LeBron James Copy Share Image
Overall, I think Michael Jordan is the greatest athlete in any particular sport. He dominated the game for the Chicago Bulls and… — Will McDonough Copy Share Image
The format of the race weekend is also very well thought out. We have enough practice time to get the cars well… — Nigel Mansell Copy Share Image
The Athletic Association competed against the University. So there was an event. You cannot break world records unless it is an established… — Roger Bannister Copy Share Image
I want to prove to people who sit on a couch and don't do anything but criticize other people that, if you're… — Herschel Walker Copy Share Image
I am honored to be selected as Canada's flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Over the… — Cindy Klassen Copy Share Image
Peter Forsberg's skills and determination made him one of the most powerful forwards in the NHL during the best years of his… — Patrick Roy Copy Share Image
I'm pretty proud of having completed a marathon myself, so I can only imagine the pride that real athletes feel when they… — Johann Lamont Copy Share Image
The left's obsession with the high incomes of corporate executives never seems to extend to equally high - or higher - incomes… — Thomas Sowell Copy Share Image
“It’s amazing how two thin pieces of clothing can hold such deep memories. Laughter, pain, victory, defeat, friendship, fatigue, elation… they’re all… — Wendelin Van Draanen Copy Share Image
It is not the time spent with the child at their activity that is going to produce the highest level athlete. It… — Frank Shorter Copy Share Image
The CrossFit program is broad, general and inclusive, and most of all, the movements can be scaled down to any level of… — Bob Harper Copy Share Image
But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword. As a mortal, I was never a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Stop saying athletes do it for the love of the game. They do it for the love of their 32-room mansion with… — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
The unique thing about bodybuilding is that when I compete it is just me on a stage alone. There is no field,… — Arnold Schwarzenegger Copy Share Image
Ronaldo is the best of the best, I mean not only as a football player but also as a human being. You… — Edgar Davids Copy Share Image
I have struggled to be taken seriously as a female athlete. I have struggled to find my worth outside of winning. I… — Lynsey Dyer Copy Share Image
If the Palestinian Olympic Committee or Palestinian Federation provide good facilities to the athletes then maybe I can become better than these… — Nader al-Masri Copy Share Image
An athlete who tells you the training is always easy and always fun simply hasn't been there. Goals can be elusive which… — Alberto Salazar Copy Share Image
I'm slightly influenced by sport in that I like the idea of trying, like an athlete, to keep absolutely ready. That's an… — Colm Toibin Copy Share Image
I wasn't disciplined at all. As good of an athlete as I was, I was not disciplined. Had I had the drive… — Bernie Mac Copy Share Image
In Lake Placid we have Bible studies and it's awesome to be able to share your struggles as an athlete and as… — Elana Meyers Copy Share Image
Everyone is going to be afraid sometimes. Then you ask yourself, "What am I really afraid of?" Then you can address it,… — Matt Cullen Copy Share Image
It's an incredible feeling, 110,000 people energy at that level. What I realized from watching the first day of competition was that… — Gabe Jennings Copy Share Image
I just felt like reflecting on my junior year, when I didn't know what I was doing, I left a lot of… — Marcus Allen Copy Share Image
The hardest skill to acquire in this sport is the one where you compete all out, give it all you have, and… — Eddie Reese Copy Share Image
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