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Summer Sanders

(1972) Swimmer United States

85 quotes in 1039 categories

Summer Sanders remembers pool lessons at 18 months old. She emphasizes believing in yourself and working hard every day to become a champion. She also shares tips about preparing snacks ahead of time to stay healthy while busy throughout the week.

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Summer Sanders is a swimmer from the United States, best known for Love Your Body, Feed Your Soul.

Quick Facts About Summer Sanders

Born: October 13, 1972
Nationality: United States
Profession: Swimmer
Notable works: Love Your Body, Feed Your Soul
Known for: NBA Inside Stuff

About Summer Sanders

Summer Elizabeth Sanders is an American sports commentator, reporter, television personality, actress, former competition swimmer and Olympic champion from 1992.

Awards & Honors

International Swimming Hall of Fame Honda Sports Award for Swimming & Diving

Quotes by Summer Sanders

Indoor pools just don't seem as inviting to me.

Indoor

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Don't just tell your kids to be active and to get outside and play. Lead by example.

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Honestly, if I can plan out a few meals ahead of time, I feel much more organized.

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Preparing mentally takes more out of you than the physical aspect of it.

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Running is how I clear my head and find my center again,

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At 4, I joined a summer rec team called the Sugar Bears.

Bears

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The first mile is mental. The rest are all heart.

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When I was younger, I would eat everything.

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It's hard to go out and practice every single day, and you get really tired. But you have to believe in yourself.

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Tennis is interesting because the women are almost more popular than the men. In the U.S. Open, women even get exactly the…

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I slice up a ton of cucumbers, celery, carrots and red and yellow peppers. Keep them in your fridge so you always…

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The more sleep you get in before the clock turns midnight, the more rested you feel no matter what time your alarm…

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Daily repetition matters when a kid is learning to swim. It can be 20 minutes in a lesson or an hour practicing…

Couple

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You can't go wrong with some nuts. The key word is 'some.' Eat them one at a time, not by the handful.

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When I was training for the Olympics, I didn't eat the way I should have. I missed out on much-needed protein and…

Carbs

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Here's what I've learned about eating healthy when you're busy: It's all about preparation. Make your snacks on Sunday, and you will…

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If there's any indirect way I can motivate or inspire Olympic athletes... that is one of the greatest honors. Even Natalie Coughlin…

Amazing

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'Man In The Mirror' by Michael Jackson - I used to have my very first dance parties with my kids to this…

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When I got to college, I used to run on top of everything else, because when you gain weight in swimming, you…

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If you're not mentally tough, If nerves undo you instead of focus you, If you don't have the inner arrogance That you…

Arrogance

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When people say, 'Hey, wanna come to our house for dinner?' I say, 'Yeah, what should I bring?' They say, 'How about…

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Sports have always been a huge part of my life and my conversations. It is a thrill and an honor to be…

Communication

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I never get enough sleep, even when I travel. I wake up in the middle of the night, either with the help…

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It's not really about the competition. Your biggest challenge in a race is yourself. You're often racing against time. You're frequently running…

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I'm really conscious of the amount of food I eat, but I don't deny myself anything. For example, I have a really…

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I watched some serious '80s television. 'Alice,' 'Good Times,' 'The Jeffersons,' 'Family Ties,' 'Cheers'... every night it was eat dinner, watch 'Cheers.'…

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'They Don't Care About Us' by Michael Jackson - This song makes me want to dance, and I fell in love with…

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It really was my brother who got me involved in swimming. I wanted to be just like him and do everything he…

Brother

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I enjoyed every bit of my swimming career. I think that's the most important advice - to enjoy what you do

Advice

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If you write something down on paper, it becomes an actual goal. Before you write it down, it's a thought, a dream…

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I love to swim. When I jump in the water, I feel like I'm 12 years old again. It's really funny how…

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I don't care how much you're working out; when you go to put on that bikini, you're like, 'Oh no!'

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'I Got a Feeling' by the Black Eyed Peas - Reminds me of happy, fun times with my friends and makes me…

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That's what I love about running - I feel like we all celebrate each other. Even if you're racing somebody at the…

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For me, music makes my smile brighter during my workouts. It adds that extra something that motivates me to go further or…

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At the end of a marathon, it's going to hurt whether you're speeding up or slowing down. You may as well push.

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I have a big bag of M&M's in the pantry, and I have a scoop after lunch. That's my treat.

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I think some parents fall into a trap, teaching their kids that everything is always perfect and everyone is always a winner.

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There is nothing in this world that I love more than my family. To be able to share the joy of running…

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I first noticed my varicose veins when I was pregnant with my second child, and I'd always thought that it was something…

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Summer Sanders by topic

Food (19) Kids (18) Running (15) Race (13) Fitness (11)