Athlete Quotes

1476 Athlete quotes by 824 unique authors

In my Olympic history I don't think I have achieved my potential as an athlete. That's what I want when I look back at my… — Paula Radcliffe
All athletes speak about the mental element of athletics, and it usually boils down to the same thing: if you can remove your ego from… — Garth Stein
I'm pretty proud of having completed a marathon myself, so I can only imagine the pride that real athletes feel when they are picked for… — Johann Lamont
People tend to like an athlete's performance, but if you don't get a feeling for the individual, you're not very emotive about them. — Daley Thompson
Clean living is the cardinal principle in the lives of the world's greatest athletes, as the phenomenal performances of these outstanding characters will obviously show. — Major Taylor
I grew up very much an athlete and very much a swimmer and a dancer and a horse rider and surf lifesaving club, you name… — Sharni Vinson
Athletes, coaches and parents today are increasingly aware of the danger of concussion, and this awareness influences decisions about buying new and reconditioned football helmets. — Tom Udall
I used to bring my sketchbook to gym class and doodle, because I am a very uncoordinated athlete. — Kate Voegele
That is what great athletes can do: they give us a model of striving for human perfection. — Armstrong Williams
It's always a dream to be on the cover, it's one of the things an athlete always aspires to do, to be on the cover… — Dwyane Wade
I wasn't a jock in school, and by the 10th grade, when I was in boarding school I was carrying water buckets for the girls'… — Michael Weatherly
The first time I walked into the Olympic athlete village seeing the Visa ATM machine with my picture on it and the Chinese characters saying… — Nastia Liukin
A lot of athletes use sports psychologists. — Andy Murray
I train like a pro-athlete, not like an actor who's just trying to look pretty. — Joe Manganiello
Also, to be honest, my dad wanted me to be an athlete. And I think all sons want to prove something to their dad. So… — Joe Manganiello
I don't know if anything can really prepare you for 'Survivor,' but since I grew up as an athlete, the physical aspect came to me… — Ethan Zohn
The pro athlete is a sad tale. He signs a big contract and thinks he's set for life. I didn't think I was set for… — Fran Tarkenton
A sexual athlete is not likely to find sufficient energy for work of another athletic kind, and the acting of great parts most definitely was… — Laurence Olivier
When I write, I fall into the zone many writers, painters, musicians, athletes, and craftsmen of all sorts seem to share: In doing something I… — Roger Ebert
I don't want to get too detailed into it, but when you're a good high school running back, you can almost be whatever type of… — Barry Sanders
I was an athlete. And I proved I didn't win just because I was pretty. I was good, too. — Katarina Witt
When you reach a certain level, you live in a bubble when all you think, dream and breathe is becoming the best athlete in the… — Katarina Witt
As an athlete, you choose your sport and are drawn into it but your passion should never be driven by fame and fortune but a… — Katarina Witt
As an athlete, you only have so much time. The window only has so much time and then it closes. You have to take care… — Barry Bonds
Now, I talk to athletes who answer questions with a 'yeah'. I realize I used to do that. Or they answer very quickly and you… — Evelyn Ashford

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