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We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.
—
Jesse Owens
dreams
I've learned over the years that if you start thinking about the race, it stresses you out a little bit. I just try to relax and think about video games, what I'm gonna do after the race, what I'm gonna do just to chill. Stuff like that to relax a little before the race.
—
Usain Bolt
art
The best kids are going to become the best. But the best thing about it is that youre going to learn lessons in playing those sports about winning and losing and teamwork and teammates and arguments and everything else that are going to affect you positively for the rest of your life.
—
Carl Lewis
life
If the Wright brothers hadn't put their lives on the line, we would not be flying around the world these days. So we need pioneers.
—
Felix Baumgartner
world
Whatever you do, don't do it halfway.
—
Bob Beamon
hate
Inspirational leaders need to have a winning mentality in order to inspire respect. It is hard to trust in the leadership of someone who is half-hearted about their purpose, or only sporadic in focus or enthusiasm.
—
Sebastian Coe
art
Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will.
—
Jonathan Edwards
live
I bet some of you feel sorry for me. Well don't. Having an artificial leg has its advantages. I've broken my right knee many times and it doesn't hurt a bit.
—
Terry Fox
time
When I'm in a bad mood, I don't listen.
—
Cathy Freeman
bad
I've really learned over the years how to control my adrenaline and let it all out when they shoot the gun versus letting the crowd and the lights and the camera get to me.
—
Tyson Gay
light
Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there.
—
Haile Gebrselassie
work
It is only those who believe in their ability who shine when it matters.
—
Maurice Greene
believe
The mind is absolutely instrumental in achieving results, even for athletes. Sports psychology is a very small part, but its extremely important when youre winning and losing races by hundredths and even thousandths of a second.
—
Michael Johnson
art
My concentration level blocks out everything. Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training and concentrate in a meet.
—
Edwin Moses
rain
Mind is everything. Muscle - pieces of rubber. All that I am, I am because of my mind.
—
Paavo Nurmi
mind
To exercise at or near capacity is the best way I know of reaching a true introspective state. If you do it right, it can open all kinds of inner doors.
—
Al Oerter
true
Id like to show people that if you put the hard work in and you believe in yourself, then you can do whatever you want to.
—
Oscar Pistorius
people
I should just stay composed and run to the finish line.
—
Asafa Powell
When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.
—
Wilma Rudolph
sun
I give em the hip, then I take it away.
—
Jim Thorpe
Sometimes your disappointments make you a stronger person for the future.
—
Blanka Vlasic
time
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