Growing up Quote by Armand Duplantis
“Growing up... you see Bubka as almost this mythological creature. He was not real in the things that he was doing, they didn't seem possible. Any record where you can knock him down a ranking is a pretty special feeling.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press conference after setting world record, 2021
Athletes who achieve seemingly impossible feats become legends, making any challenge to them feel special.
In simple terms: Great feats become mythic; beating them feels rewarding.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and celebrate extraordinary achievements.
Themes
legend
achievement
inspiration
competition
Mood
admiration
excitement
Type
inspirational
motivational
When to use this quote
- sports commentary
- personal motivation
- celebrating success
Key Concepts
mythic perception
human limits
record setting
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a record feel mythical?
- How do we handle the pressure of surpassing legends?
A Different Perspective
Even legends can be surpassed with effort.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
