I am blessed to have been born in Australia where water sports are loved and swimmers are revered. — Shane Gould Copy Share Image
Running is my meditation, mind flush, cosmic telephone, mood elevator and spiritual communion. — Lorraine Moller Copy Share Image
If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
To me, teamwork is the beauty of our sport, where you have five acting as one. You become selfless. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When you are in the public eye you cannot afford to show doubts. I do my crying alone. — Harry Beitzel Copy Share Image
I was told over and over again that I would never be successful, that I was not going to be competitive and… — Dick Fosbury Copy Share Image
Sports is a metaphor for overcoming obstacles and achieving against great odds. Athletes, in times of difficulty, can be important role models. — Bill Bradley Copy Share Image
I say to the young blokes, when you get asked for an autograph, don't knock it back because there'll be a time… — Brett Kenny Copy Share Image
Winning does not always mean coming in first...real victory is in arriving at the finish line with no regrets because you know… — Apolo Ohno Copy Share Image
Something quite special has played out in the picturesque valleys and mountains, towns and villages of France over the past three weeks.… — Paul Ramadge Copy Share Image
Sports are such a great teacher. I think of everything they've taught me: camaraderie, humility, how to resolve differences. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I think exercise tests us in so many ways, our skills, our hearts, our ability to bounce back after setbacks. This is… — Peggy Fleming Copy Share Image
Sport is an important part of the Australian psyche. Anybody who thinks that sport is not part of the fabric of Australian… — John Howard Copy Share Image
With sport went beer drinking and gambling - until recently restricted by the wowsers, but part of that code of mateship of… — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
The more I run, the more I want to run, and the more I live a life conditioned and influenced and fashioned… — George A. Sheehan Copy Share Image
During my 18 years I came to bat almost 10,000 times. I struck out about 1,700 times and walked maybe 1,800 times.… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
The first Tuesday of November, every year it is the same Every Aussie heart is beating with the excitement of the game… — Slim Dusty Copy Share Image
I'm sure many people who discover they are destined to be athletes before they know what kind, go through a period of… — Evonne Goolagong Cawley Copy Share Image
It is the manner of (Cadel) Evan's triumph that has particularly endeared him to his countrymen and women... Australians place a premium… — Paul Ramadge Copy Share Image
The game of cricket existed long before I was born. It will be played centuries after my demise. During my career I… — Donald Bradman Copy Share Image
You must have a training routine so that what you do happens automatically. If I got up in the morning and thought… — Robert de Castella Copy Share Image
It's impossible to imagine what Australia would be like without surfing. — Tim Winton Copy Share Image
There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in or you’re out. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
Playing baseball was my dream, and no amount of money could sway my opinion. — Willie Stargell Copy Share Image
I never promise anything. I don't promise anything to my mum. I don't promise anything to the supporters. — Cristiano Ronaldo Copy Share Image
Realise there is always somebody else in the World who's not coping as well as you are. — Cathy Freeman Copy Share Image
But I haven't met a player or a coach whose goal isn't to win the Super Bowl. — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possibly be - in baseball and in life. — Pete Rose Copy Share Image
I want to be remembered as part of the group of the greatest players ever. — Cristiano Ronaldo Copy Share Image
I still learn, but I think it's the best thing in life to have a kid. — Cristiano Ronaldo Copy Share Image
The hallmark of a great captain is the ability to win the toss, at the right time. — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
Only true champions come out and show their worth after defeat- and I expect us to do that. — Alex Ferguson Copy Share Image
Some people say I have attitude - maybe I do...but I think you have to. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
