Era Quote by Justin Gatlin

I think I was in the most historical and golden era of track and field.

— Edwin Moses

When I grew up Carl Lewis was still running, Maurice Greene was running - he was that figure I see, like Michael Johnson. I…

— Tyson Gay

I began with track and field because this is what I know.

— Sergei Bubka

I ran track, and basically played every sport.

— Leigh Steinberg

I think the greatest all-around athlete ever was Jim Brown. He played lacrosse, basketball and ran track at Syracuse. He played professional football for…

— Will McDonough

You know, when you can play with the greatest players of that particular era, you look forward to going to the ballpark. I mean,…

— Johnny Bench

It's funny, I can talk to Dad about races we ran, or I can remember some races he's raced when I was there working…

— Ricky Stenhouse Jr

You can't compare eras. But drivers of each era adapt to the needs and climate of their time. There are good and bad points…

— Bernie Ecclestone

After my first track event, sports became my life.

— P. T. Usha

My introduction to track racing was through the background of cross country running, which is not a sport perhaps as popular in America as…

— Roger Bannister

I had always been involved in athletics throughout my life.

— Samoa Joe

I looked up to Don Quarrie and Michael Johnson when I was younger. They were the best in the 200m which was my main…

— Usain Bolt