Bill Toomey Quotes

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• When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.
• Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended.
• Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something.
• My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.
• Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools and playing fields, it takes the actions of legions of…
• The Olympics have been with the world since 776 B.C., and have only been interrupted by war, especially in the modern era.
• Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.
• A key factor is to do training that is fun.
• People need to know that by donating, coaching, and just lending support, anyone can become part of the wonderful global family.
• I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.
• The fans and supporters are also part of the Olympic family.
• It is always possible to improve.
• The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women.
• There is no magic move or secret that creates victory but lots of little items that, when added together, can make you victorious.
• We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the Games and even the suspicion of guilt can ruin a…
• The Ancient Games are relatively obscure to most Olympians, but to understand just what the Games are about, it is really necessary to investigate the…
• During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S.
• Too many athletes don't have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go towards it.
• Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.
• I think that money has changed my sport.

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