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Athlete Quote by Edwin Moses

“Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training and concentrate in a meet.” quote by Edwin Moses
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“Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training and concentrate in a meet.”

Edwin Moses

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview on training, 1976

Concentration differentiates top athletes; it is built through focused practice and applied during competition.

In simple terms: Focus makes athletes better.

Key Takeaway

Train focus, apply it in events.

Themes

performance focus training

Mood

determined confident

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • sports training
  • competition
  • coaching
  • mental rehearsal

Key Concepts

psychology skill acquisition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you train focus under pressure?
  • What mental tricks help sustain concentration?
A Different Perspective

Even with concentration, physical limits still matter.

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