I don't think the discus will ever attract any interest until they let us start throwing them at one another. — Al Oerter Copy Share Image
There's no substitute for work. There are no shortcuts. There are no secrets. — Al Oerter Copy Share Image
Competition in its best form is a test of self. It has nothing to do with medals. The winner is the person who gets… — Al Oerter Copy Share Image
I don't think the discus will ever attract any interest until they let us start throwing them at each other. — Al Oerter Copy Share Image
I don't compete with other discus throwers. I compete with my own history. — Al Oerter Copy Share Image
So what if I never win my fifth gold medal; It's only one end of the string. It's competing that matters. It's proving that… — Al Oerter Copy Share Image
I never set out to beat the world. I just set out to do my absolute best. — Al Oerter Copy Share Image
As long as I can concentrate and remain somewhat calm, I can normally do very well. — Al Oerter Copy Share Image
I don't think the discus will ever attract any interest until they let us start throwing them at one another. — Al Oerter Copy Share Image
To exercise at or near capacity is the best way I know of reaching a true introspective state. If you do it right, it… — Al Oerter Copy Share Image
