Athlete Quote by Libby Trickett

As an athlete, confidence makes me more competitive and helps me perform better.

— Marlen Esparza

At the end of the day I'm not racing for recognition, I'm not racing for popularity, that's not who I am. I'm focused on…

— Chris Froome

I have a lot of confidence. I'm just excited to compete, and run well.

— Mary Cain

I love the buzz of racing and being competitive and trying to push myself to be the best that I can be.

— Kadeena Cox

I have a lot of confidence in myself, a lot of confidence in the race team, our equipment, and as my mind plays its…

— Jimmie Johnson

Any recognition by the government for your performance and achievements always boosts the confidence of an athlete.

— Dutee Chand

And I guess the thing that I really sort of rely on in me is that I love racing and I love competing and…

— Stephanie Rice

I always excelled in sports, so I knew I had advantages there. That really gave me, like, confidence and self-esteem.

— Joel McHale

I like competing. That's what drives me to get better.

— Brandon Crawford

What matters to me is that I get the most out of myself and my racing.

— Kevin Magnussen

Road racing has given me a good life, and I'm not being cocky, but I've brought something to racing, too.

— Guy Martin

The competition is a big part of it [racing] - the passion you have for the sport and the knowledge you have. You're not…

— Bobby Labonte