Broke Quote by Mike Tindall
“A French player, Sylvain Marconnet, broke his tibia skiing in 2007 and missed his home World Cup. For me the risk of breaking something versus the reward was never worth it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Post‑career interview, 2015
The speaker argues that the potential injury risk outweighs the possible benefit of competing after a serious injury.
In simple terms: Risk of injury can be worse than the reward.
Key Takeaway
Avoid high‑risk pursuits after serious injury.
Themes
risk
reward
injury
career decisions
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- returning to sport after injury
- career planning
- risk assessment
- training intensity
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
athlete health
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the fear of injury preventing you from trying?
- How do you balance risk and reward in your life?
A Different Perspective
Some athletes may accept risk for passion or financial need.
![“Zara [Phillips] skis very well but is happy to take it easy around me. She will often wait for me when I'm on my snowboard but she can really whizz around if she needs to. I only snowboard if I'm on my own with Zara; if we're with other people who want to go a bit quicker, I will stick with skis.” quote by Mike Tindall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a5b/mike-tindall-41966_bits_zara-phillips-skis-very-well-but-is-happ_1897432.jpg)
