Alexander Dale Oen Quotes

Norway, Swimmer
May 21, 1985 – April, 30, 2012.

Alexander Dale Oen (Norwegian pronunciation: [ɑlekˈsɑndər ˈdɑːlə ˈuːən]) was a Norwegian swimmer. He represented the clubs Vestkantsvømmerne (1995–2010) and Bærumsvømmerne (2011–2012). Dale Oen's gold at the 2008 European Championships made him the first Norwegian male to win a medal at a major international long course championship.

Nothing comes sailing by itself.

Alexander Dale Oen
- Sailing
In swimming at my level it's about control of the small movements. A good ballet dancer floats across the stage, the best sprinters virtually abolish gravity. All motion occurs in the right direction.

Alexander Dale Oen
- Good
- Small
- Control

In my world, I am one of the luckiest humans alive.

Alexander Dale Oen
- World
There is no single way to train, or do anything well. You have to keep thinking, keep doing things.

Alexander Dale Oen
- Thinking
- Single
I have always had the sea as my playground.

Alexander Dale Oen
- Sea