Athlete Quotes
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If I really felt like I was the world's greatest athlete, I'd get 10 great events. But I know that's pretty much not possible. That's the toughness of the decathlon.
Ashton Eaton
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The activity of a singer that sings opera is similar to that of an athlete.
Andrea Bocelli
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Everyone probably says this, but my favorite athlete is Tony Hawk. I'd really love to meet him.
Mason Cook
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I guess I compete in everything I do, but it's always good to get out and be active and find an outlet for all of that pent-up aggression you had as an athlete.
Chris Borland
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I've witnessed thousands of superior athletes try to becomes hitters and fail at it.
Willie Stargell
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I never in a million years thought I would be able to be a Paralympic athlete.
Oksana Masters
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Extraordinary performances come out of a process of continuous, regular physical and mental practice. The mindset of an extraordinary athlete is relaxed but focused and open to even higher achievements.
Chungliang Al Huang
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As a professional athlete, the small print says there could be a trade at some point in your career. Sometimes expected, sometimes not. You have to be able to handle that.
Jason Kidd
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I'm a jock and I'm an athlete, and that's what I love to do.
Marion Jones
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If a female is good-looking, it totally decreases her credibility. Now she's not a good athlete - she's only good in these track meets because she's good-looking.
Lolo Jones
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I try to be a smart quarterback. I'm not the fastest or the best athlete, but if I can know what the defense is doing and stick to my job and what needs to be done I can make the plays needed to move the ball and score.
Eli Manning
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There are soccer athletes that are known the world over except in the U.S. Thierry Henry, for example.
Adam Richman
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The Madden NFL franchise holds a special place in popular culture and the cover is a coveted position for players all over the league. I'm honored to be the first cover athlete chosen by Madden NFL fans and it's a great way to cap off an amazing year for the Saints and the city of New Orleans.
Drew Brees
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I feel that my advances in the business world will shatter a lot of white myths about black athletes-and give some pride and hope to a lot of young blacks.
O. J. Simpson
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Honestly, it's not the medals that I feel so proud of. It's the way I conducted myself as an athlete, the hard work that I put forward.
Kyle Shewfelt
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Dai Greene will be our greatest-ever Welsh athlete.
Lynn Davies
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I think there's nothing sadder than a pro athlete who plays past his prime.
Lynn Samuels
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The more time I was spending with the British team, the more of a laugh I was having with them. It's clean, their way of cycling; it's more about what you can produce as an athlete.
Bradley Wiggins
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For the rest of my life, I realise people are going to ask questions of me, but at the end of the day, I am a clean athlete, and I have worked hard.
Lizzie Armitstead
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I'm a golfer - not an athlete.
Lee Westwood
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To me, breakfast is my most important meal. It's often the meal you play a game on. I make sure I have oatmeal, milk, and fruit. It's the fuel you use to hopefully do your best, so eating right is a big part of being a professional athlete. I wish I paid more attention to it earlier in my life.
Andrew Luck
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I'm not going to relate to an athlete as a peer.
Lisa Guerrero
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The ESPYS are about appreciating moments in sports and not looking down on it because it's maybe not your favorite athlete or your favorite team.
John Cena
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I think people now - you know, a lot of athletes have come out and said, I would definitely accept, you know, a gay male athlete in the locker room and on my team.
Megan Rapinoe