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# Derek Clayton

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Derek James Clayton is a former Australian long-distance runner, born in Cumbria, England and raised in Northern Ireland.

##  Quotes by Derek Clayton

> [I don't think you can become an outstanding runner unless you get a certain amount of enjoyment out of the suffering. You…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/derek-clayton/i-don-t-think-you-can-become-an-outstanding-runner-unless-you-get-a/)

Derek Clayton

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> [If only more Christians read their bibles there'd be less Christians.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/derek-clayton/if-only-more-christians-read-their-bibles-there-d-be-less-christians/)

Derek Clayton

[Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bible/)

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> [I think there's only one sensible place for a person to be at 5:30 in the morning. That's in bed. And what…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/derek-clayton/i-think-there-s-only-one-sensible-place-for-a-person-to-be-at-5-30-in/)

Derek Clayton

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> [The difference between my world record and many world class runners is mental fortitude. I ran believing in mind over matter.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/derek-clayton/the-difference-between-my-world-record-and-many-world-class-runners/)

Derek Clayton

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