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Athletic Competition Quotes

Bart Starr quote: "Athletic competition clearly defines the unique power of our..."
Athletic competition clearly defines the unique power of our attitude. Bart Starr
I have always been vitally interested in physical conditioning. I have long believed that athletic competition among people and nations should replace violence and wars. Johnny Weissmuller
Keeth Smart quote: "Being properly prepared is one of the biggest assets in..."
Being properly prepared is one of the biggest assets in business and in athletic competition. Keeth Smart
Kay Cannon was a woman I’d known from the Chicago improv world. A beautiful, strong midwestern gal who had played lots of sports and run track in college, Kay had submitted a good writing sample, but I was more impressed by her athlete’s approach to the world. She has a can-do attitude, a willingness to learn through practice, and she was comfortable being coached. Her success at the show is a testament to why all parents should make their daughters pursue team sports instead of pageants. Not... Tina Fey
Frankly," said the Doctor, "I am at a loss to understand my own emotions. I can think of no entertainment that fills me with greater detestation than a display of competitive athletics, none - except possibly folk dancing. Evelyn Waugh
Developing the muscles of the soul demands no competitive spirit, no killer instinct, although it may erect pain barriers that the spiritual athlete must crash through. Germaine Greer
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
Marlen Esparza quote: "As an athlete, confidence makes me more competitive and helps..."
As an athlete, confidence makes me more competitive and helps me perform better. Marlen Esparza
People who aren't perhaps that into sport are going to be following me and wanting to be part of the Olympics. That definitely does bring added pressure but as an athlete the Olympics are the ultimate competition. Jessica Ennis
Friendships born on the field of athletic strife are the real gold of competition. Awards become corroded, friends gather no dust. Jesse Owens
Americans' addiction to sports, with the NFL at the top, is based on the excitement generated by the potential for the unexpected great play which can only happen with honest competition from great athletes. Arlen Specter
Arthur Lydiard quote: "Encourage kids to enjoy running and play in athletics. Don't..."
Encourage kids to enjoy running and play in athletics. Don't force them to run too much competition. Arthur Lydiard
There's nothing masculine about being competitive. There's nothing masculine about trying to be the best at everything you do, nor is there anything wrong with it. I don't know why a female athlete has to defend her femininity just because she chooses to play sports. Rebecca Lobo
A good athlete always mentally replays a competition over and over, even in victory, to see what might be done to improve the performance the next time. Frank Shorter
Trishelle Cannatella quote: "Because I just like sports, I like athletics and I like..."
Because I just like sports, I like athletics and I like competition. Trishelle Cannatella

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