Become Quote by Justin Gatlin

Athletics brings out a side of you that is wonderful. It brings out so many good attributes like competing, intensity and playing at the…

— Julie Foudy

Track and field is a sport that's about 'What have you done for me lately?'

— Justin Gatlin

I like track and field for the simple reason that I determine my own outcome. I don't rely on my coach or the president…

— Marquise Goodwin

Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which…

— Derek Jeter

Off the field, all my training is speed and quickness. The agility work, the cones, training with my track coach and keeping my speed.

— DeSean Jackson

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

— Sergei Bubka

I grew up on basketball, volleyball, that sort of thing. For me, track and field was a whole 'nother beast.

— Stephan James

Everyone is an athlete. The only difference is that some of us are in training, and some are not.

— George A. Sheehan

I think that to be a competitive athlete, you have to be goal-oriented.

— Shannon Miller

People in athletics thrive on competition. That's what makes you better.

— Baron Corbin

I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else.

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

In the U.S., track and field struggles and I am such a trackie. I love the sport. It's one of those things where if…

— Mary Cain