Athlete Quotes

1476 Athlete quotes by 824 unique authors

It took me time to realize that the men who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon are just men, just like me. — Dan O'Brien
I've been an athlete most of my life and on a disciplined schedule. Working out for me is just part of my every day. — Apolo Ohno
Olympic athletes have to find a job right after they're done competing. — Apolo Ohno
Every Olympic athlete prepares differently. For me, I am 100 percent into the sport. And if I decide to really make a crucial career decision… — Apolo Ohno
I know that BMW is now a sponsor of the USOC - of the United States Olympic Committee - so they offer the use of… — Apolo Ohno
I want to break into the acting industry. It's something I have a great deal of respect for; it's a passion of mine. It's so… — Apolo Ohno
I have long been one of those tedious people who rails against the coronation of 'student-athletes.' I have heard the argument that big-time athletics bring… — Susan Orlean
If you talk to most athletes, the place you're most comfortable is your playing field. I'm not so comfortable at a podium or talking about… — Bobby Orr
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. — Jesse Owens
The actor becomes an emotional athlete. The process is painful - my personal life suffers. — Al Pacino
Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you. — Arnold Palmer
I've always made a total effort, even when the odds seemed entirely against me. I never quit trying; I never felt that I didn't have… — Arnold Palmer
What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive. — Arnold Palmer
The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital. — Joe Paterno
Take those chances and you can achieve greatness, whereas if you go conservative, you'll never know. I truly believe what doesn't kill you makes you… — Danica Patrick
Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. — George S. Patton
It's interesting. I've known quite a few good athletes that can't begin to play a beat on the drum set. Most team sport is about… — Neil Peart
Most people give up just when they're about to achieve success. They quit on the one yard line. They give up at the last minute… — Ross Perot
Tactics, fitness, stroke ability, adaptability, experience, and sportsmanship are all necessary for winning. — Fred Perry
The top athletes are consummate pros who work obsessively at their craft. Approach yours the same way. — Tom Peters
You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get. — Michael Phelps
I always thought, it would be neat to make the Olympic team. — Michael Phelps
Thank you to everyone that has made me the athlete I am! God, family and friends, my competitors and supporters! You have all had a… — Oscar Pistorius
I don't see myself as disabled. There's nothing I can't do that able-bodied athletes can do. — Oscar Pistorius
With any kind of artistic thing, it's a muscle, like any athlete, and the moment you're not doing it, you lose all confidence. That's why… — Daniel Radcliffe

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