#athlete

In every school, more boys wanted to be remembered as a star athlete than as a brilliant student. ↗

— James S. Coleman

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I wish I had said 'some athletes here are competing unfairly.' It was my opinion, never an accusation. ↗

— Bob Costas

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The most important part of this is to prepare the athlete for life in general and then be able to compete. ↗

— Alberto Juantorena

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I think exercise tests us in so many ways, our skills, our hearts, our ability to bounce back after setbacks. This is the inner beauty of sports and competition, and it can serve us all well as adult athletes. ↗

— Peggy Fleming

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I didn't train to make the Olympic team until 1968. I simply trained for the moment. I never even imagined I would be an Olympic athlete. It always seemed to evolve. ↗

— Dick Fosbury

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My daughter's mother and I are no longer dating, and the people I'm most likely to date are those around me, who are athletes. ↗

— Tyson Gay

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Since I achieved something, running has exploded in my country. For me sometimes it is difficult even to know who the athletes are who are competing at the highest level. There are thousands. ↗

— Haile Gebrselassie

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The only reason we make good role models is because you guys look up to athletes and we can influence you in positive ways. But the real role models should be your parents and teachers! ↗

— Dante Hall

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