Is this level of athletic competition the ultimate…

A puppy is the ultimate distraction.

— Philip Rosenthal

There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in or you’re out.

— Pat Riley

In the end, it's extra effort that separates a winner from second place. But winning takes a lot more that that, too. It starts…

— Jesse Owens

I certainly could be wrong, but I don't believe God decides athletic competitions.

— Skip Bayless

I have always been vitally interested in physical conditioning. I have long believed that athletic competition among people and nations should replace violence and…

— Johnny Weissmuller

Being properly prepared is one of the biggest assets in business and in athletic competition.

— Keeth Smart

One of the great mistakes that can be made by a man of my age is to get involved in athletic competition with children-unless,…

— Bill Cosby

Many of those who have paid the ultimate price for freedom have come through the wrestling ranks. We need to honor them and win…

— Dan Gable

You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.

— Serena Williams

The rewards are going to come, but my happiness is just loving the sport and having fun performing.

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

We live in this era where we really enjoy being offended, although only on the Internet. I don't know how beneficial it is. I…

— Michaela Coel

Everything in life turns out to be a distraction from the real thing you want to do. There are a million distractions and when…

— Woody Allen

“You want to take me on? Do it. I’m going to enjoy this because, honey, I need a distraction from the real turmoil going…

— Tijan

When I was younger, I used to wrestle, and I feel that it contributed to my athletic ability because as a wrestler you have…

— Dhani Jones

The titles aren't merely props in New Japan. They're actually the focus of the company, and that's how it should be if you're going…

— Mauro Ranallo