When you put yourself on the line in a race and expose yourself to the unknown, you learn things about yourself that… — Doris Brown Heritage Copy Share Image
Track and field is definitely a science and each year as an athlete you try to develop and become stronger. — Justin Gatlin Copy Share Image
The five S's of sports training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill, and spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit. — Ken Doherty Copy Share Image
When you first get a hill in sight, look at the top of it only once. Then imagine yourself at the bottom… — Florence Griffith Joyner Copy Share Image
It is true that speed kills. In distance running, it kills anyone who does not have it. — Brooks Johnson Copy Share Image
“It is in experiencing and accepting the pain of defeat, that we may truly acknowledge the joy of victory.” — Andre Bramble Copy Share Image
Don't listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others what you can do. Only "you" can find your potential. — Marla Runyan Copy Share Image
Many track and field people know that if I stay relaxed and run my race like I'm supposed to, I will be… — Asafa Powell Copy Share Image
In the U.S., track and field struggles and I am such a trackie. I love the sport. It's one of those things… — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
They have a word in Finnish called sisu, which basically means guts. It’s the strongest word in the Finnish language. You tell… — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
You'd like more people to recognise what you do is special. But I take the attitude that the best thing I can… — Maurice Greene Copy Share Image
You'd like more people to recognise what you do is special. But I take the attitude that the best thing I can… — Maurice Greene Copy Share Image
I played everything. I played lacrosse, baseball, hockey, soccer, track and field. I was a big believer that you played hockey in… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
I like track and field for the simple reason that I determine my own outcome. I don't rely on my coach or… — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
I've always been on the outside looking in. I was never popular in school, despite my success in athletics. I would win… — Kenny Omega Copy Share Image
I started track and field when I was 12 and didn't get to an Olympic Games until I was nearly 23. By… — Sebastian Coe Copy Share Image
I boxed. I did track and field; I did basketball, football, any sport I was able to sign up for. — Eddie Alvarez Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, when you command a certain power in track and field, you sometimes you have to exercise… — Justin Gatlin Copy Share Image
Cross Country: No half times, no time outs, no substitutions. It must be the only true sport. — Chuck Norris Copy Share Image
It was hard and I could have quit a long time ago but I did not because my dreams are more powerful… — Latazah Coleman Copy Share Image
It won't change that I'm an Olympian if you call me a football player, and it won't change that I'm an NFL… — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
I never really worried about those hurdles. They were just standing there, and I was always zooming past them just to get… — Rod Milburn Copy Share Image
I always loved running… It was something you could do by yourself and under your own power. — Jesse Owens Copy Share Image
Track and field is the best way to reach out for kids. It doesn't matter how fast you are. You always want… — Carl Lewis Copy Share Image
I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else. — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
There is something about the ritual of the race - putting on the number, lining up, being timed - that brings out… — Grete Waitz Copy Share Image
Go in any direction..seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs. — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
I want to be one of the greatest athletes ever to live, not only in track and field, but in all of… — Usain Bolt Copy Share Image
The thing is, I'm a sports junkie.Everybody knows that. I could watch any of this stuff - track and field... anything -… — Jim Boeheim Copy Share Image
The awesome thing about failure is that it is only temporary. Embrace it, learn the lesson and come back blazing. — Joel Brown Copy Share Image
I always dreamed of doing this, being able to do track and field and the NFL at the same time. — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
Easy is not a option..No days off..Never Quit..Be Fearless..Talent you have Naturally..Skill is only developed by hours and hours of Work — Usain Bolt Copy Share Image
Doing something for yourself like running, and using it to test yourself, will only make you feel better about your career or… — Joan Benoit Copy Share Image
Running is in my blood-the adrenaline flows before the races, the love/hate of butterflies in your stomach. — Marcus O'Sullivan Copy Share Image
All athletes need three things: commitment, discipline and hard work. Without that it's hard to keep running. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
I actually got dared to audition for the dance team. All my track-and-field buddies dared me to audition, and I was one… — Harry Shum, Jr Copy Share Image
I love the sport of track and field. If I can be the person to make it a big thing in this… — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
“The burn is my girlfriend, failure is my ex. I'm married to the track and engaged to success.” — Andre Bramble Copy Share Image
It's very warm there, so we were outdoors all the time. The local people had programs for us year-round, where as kids… — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
I used to have tears in my eyes on the way to practice because I was so focused. For me, track and… — Edwin Moses Copy Share Image
