Edwin Moses

I went to Moorehouse College. There was no track and field there. ↗

— Edwin Moses

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In digital world, sport provides opportunity to bring people together. ↗

— Edwin Moses

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In particular, I studied German and Russian biomechanics. ↗

— Edwin Moses

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Lots of people let it go by and never accomplish what they want. I just wanted to see what I could do. ↗

— Edwin Moses

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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

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My father was also a principal of a school and mother was a curriculum advisor. Both were educators. ↗

— Edwin Moses

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My father was an all-American football player. ↗

— Edwin Moses

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One of my major competitors was Harold Smith. Smith beat me in 1977. I was loafing during that competition. ↗

— Edwin Moses

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Stretching was a major part of my preparation. ↗

— Edwin Moses

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