Athlete Quotes

1476 Athlete quotes by 824 unique authors

Sports can unite a group of people from different backgrounds, all working together to achieve a common goal. And even if they fall short, sharing… — Unknown Author
I believe in playing with your heart, with every fiber in your body-fairly, squarely, by the rules-to win. And I believe that any man's finest… — Bela Karolyi
I remember when I was in college, people told me I couldn't play in the NBA. There's always somebody saying you can't do it, and… — Bill Cartwright
I never gave up, even when people told me I'd never make it. — Bob Wickman
We were the quintessence of athletic atrocity. — Mike Newlin
I believe that coaches and athletes should realize that the athletic department field, court or diamond can be made an extension of the classroom, a… — Unknown Author
Remember that sports are meant to be fun. Don't let someone make the sport unfun for you. — A. J. Kitt
Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious… — Alan Armstrong
Behind me are a hard 2 weeks of training, so I feel a little bit tired right now, but my goal for the race in… — Peter Kauzer
This year I spent two months in Australia, and I did all the training camps in London. It was a really hard winter because I… — Peter Kauzer
I'm calm and focused and I can't wait for the biggest sport event in the World to begin. — Benjamin Boukpeti
At the Cardiff World Cup I really would like to make the final. The favorites are still Peter, Daniele or Vavra, but I will try… — Benjamin Boukpeti
Pre-season was very challenging with the African Championships on my continent. Unfortunately, I failed to qualify for the Games there. It was an emotional moment… — Benjamin Boukpeti
Being the first Olympic medallist of my country means that I have some obligations and it was a very tough job for me to resume… — Benjamin Boukpeti
Despite my inability to qualify to qualify in South Africa, I did really appreciate the support I got from the IOC particularly the Olympic Solidarity,… — Benjamin Boukpeti
I'm also conscious of what this confidence that has been placed in me means. I'm going to the Games through the back door but I'm… — Benjamin Boukpeti
The water here in Cardiff is much easier than in London, so for us it is more relaxing paddling here. This race is for us… — Unknown Author
I want to find that defining moment that you're satisfied and you've done what you want to do in your life. — Tyson Gay
The Marathon distance is very difficult to cover and without the support of all of the fans and people cheering us on and the other… — Unknown Author
There is a unique energy surrounding the Boston Marathon that you can't help but feel. It includes every runner and every person along the course.… — Unknown Author
As runners we all have the same challenges and share the same experience, with the goal to accomplish something and better ourselves. — Unknown Author
Being a runner, professional or recreational, means that you are part of a community that stretches across the globe. — Lanni Marchant
Every runner has a specific motivation and inspiration for running a marathon. This year, all 36,000 of us will 'run together' to demonstrate the spirit… — Meb Keflezighi
It feels amazing - really, really great! It was so nice to be out there and be cherished by all the people. It has been… — Unknown Author
It's been a long blessed career. I've been riddled with injuries the past two and a half years and haven't been able to quite compete… — Terrence Trammell

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