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Great Athlete Quotes

When I found Jesus Christ, I learned to be a better athlete. I didn't have to go out there and knock them out in the first round. I've learned to be patient, skillful in the ring. At the same time, I wanted to prove to other boxers that you can take off this killer instinct stuff, you can be a great athlete, a great boxer, and love your brother. George Foreman
Cyclists, I work with a number of cyclists. They are great athletes; they are great aerobic athletes. If you ask them to hit a baseball or golf ball, they can't do that. Eric Heiden
George J. Mitchell quote: "I had a great interest in sports. I had three older brothers..."
I had a great interest in sports. I had three older brothers who were great athletes. I was not. George J. Mitchell
We thought I was going to be a great athlete, and we were wrong, and I thought I was going to be a great entertainer, and that wasn't it either. I'm going to be an American Citizen. First class. Dick Gregory
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
At all these European shows there are autograph collectors who stand outside for sound check and before the show and sometimes at the hotel. I don’t even know if they know who I am. At Gateshead, I signed autographs going in to the show, when I came out this little guy came up to me. Cathy said, “You already signed for him.” He said, “No! I wasn’t here before.” He was irate. Anyway, Cathy and I got in the car and went to the hotel that was about mile away. The guy beat the car there. I told... Randy Newman
But as much as I am personally proud for winning five championships, I'm equally proud just being part of a women's division that has gotten so much better with all these great athletes here. Trish Stratus
Armstrong Williams quote: "That is what great athletes can do: they give us a model of..."
That is what great athletes can do: they give us a model of striving for human perfection. Armstrong Williams
Major Taylor quote: "Each great athlete must some day bow to that perennial old..."
Each great athlete must some day bow to that perennial old champion, Father Time, even as I, for Time eventually wins. Major Taylor
In front of the world, all of a sudden I'm a great athlete and I'm put into an environment with 25 other women and I'm expected to go to team meals, team functions. Hope Solo
Bill Bradley quote: "There has never been a great athlete who died not knowing what..."
There has never been a great athlete who died not knowing what pain is. Bill Bradley
Bill Russell quote: "Durability is part of what makes a great athlete."
Durability is part of what makes a great athlete. Bill Russell
Usain Bolt quote: "I wouldn't say I'm a phenomenon, just a great athlete."
I wouldn't say I'm a phenomenon, just a great athlete. Usain Bolt
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "People assume that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance...."
People assume that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Billie Joe Armstrong quote: "My brother David was a great athlete and I knew there was no..."
My brother David was a great athlete and I knew there was no way I could live up to that. Billie Joe Armstrong

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