#athlete

It's important that athletes can compete on a level playing field. And youngsters coming into the sport can know that if they are working hard and training hard, they'll see a true reflection of where they stand and what they can achieve worldwide and not be swayed by people who are cheating. ↗

— Paula Radcliffe

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For an athlete, the biggest pressure comes from within. You know what you want to do and what you're capable of. ↗

— Paula Radcliffe

#biggest #capable #comes #know #pressure

In my Olympic history I don't think I have achieved my potential as an athlete. That's what I want when I look back at my career. I want to be able to say I gave it my best shot. ↗

— Paula Radcliffe

#achieved #athlete #back #best #career

You can wish as hard as you like but all that really matters is the shape you're in on the day of the race. I've always felt these really big races aren't necessarily won by whoever is the fastest. They're won by the athlete who is the smartest and in the best shape on the day. ↗

— Paula Radcliffe

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I was an athlete when I was growing up. ↗

— Jeremy Renner

#growing #growing up #i #up

Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes. ↗

— Mary Lou Retton

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Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn't be here if it weren't for corporate support. ↗

— Mary Lou Retton

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Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience. ↗

— Mary Lou Retton

#big #experience #getting #know #olympic

The contracts are structured different than athletes in America, but for me, it was good to move on and go back to playing in the premiere league, which is the best league. It was disappointing, as far as the team goes, but for me, there wasn't much I could do. ↗

— Claudio Reyna

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An athlete learns how to hold her breath, but that doesn't work in singing. You have to learn to relax. ↗

— Cathy Rigby

#breath #her #hold #how #learn