People say that it was degrading for an Olympic champion to run against a horse, but what was I supposed to do?… — Jesse Owens Copy Share Image
I would be inclined to say 'if you are not willing to cooperate and follow the rules of your international federation you… — Dick Pound 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
In track and field, Nike is all-powerful. They control the top coaches, athletes, races, even the governing body. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
In high school, I did a little track and field and ran on my own. In college, I would run every now… — Natalie Morales Copy Share Image
Track and field, because it was something I could do by myself, one-on-one, me against everybody else. — Jim Thorpe 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
The ability to grow is directly related to the amount of insecurity you can take in your life. — Bruce Jenner 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
“It is in experiencing and accepting the pain of defeat, that we may truly acknowledge the joy of victory.” — Andre Bramble Copy Share Image
I wasn't banned from skiing but didn't go much in college because I couldn't afford it, and there just wasn't the time.… — Dean Cain 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
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
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
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
When I tell people I'm going to the Olympics, they're like: 'What do you do, track and field? Pole vault? Are you… — Diana Lopez 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
