Quotes by Athlete Whatever luck I had, I made. I was never a natural athlete, but I paid my dues in sweat and concentration and took the time necessary to learn karate and become world champion. Chuck Norris champion sweat athlete Extraordinary performances come out of a process of continuous, regular physical and mental practice. The mindset of an extraordinary athlete is relaxed but focused and open to even higher achievements. Chungliang Al Huang achievement athlete practice I am honored to be selected as Canada's flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Over the past 16 days we've had some outstanding performances by Canadian athletes and it is truly overwhelming to be selected as the flag bearer amidst the most successful Canadian Olympic Winter Games team ever. Cindy Klassen team athlete successful It's the same when you listen to any kind of successful athlete. My older brother has a useful name for them - he calls them lottery ticket careers. I are engaged in what he calls these lottery ticket careers. On the one hand it's very, very unlikely that you're ever going to hit it. On the other hand if you do hit it, you really hit it. You have to be engaged with it, though, maybe you're entire life. And if you never actually do hit it? You kind of jovially lie yourself along the way and recognize that it may produce things outside the hitting it kinds of goods, I suppose. Clancy Martin brother athlete lying If you dream and you allow yourself to dream you can do anything. Clara Hughes infinite-possibilities athlete dream With athletes, it's never fully understood the level to which we push ourselves. Especially in an endurance sport. Clara Hughes endurance athlete sports It's something I deal with to this day, a fear of falling back into that darkness. I see athletes go through a similar thing. ... With athletes, it's never fully understood the level to which we push ourselves. Especially in an endurance sport. Clara athlete sports fall I don't really agree with the role model thing. People are always saying that athletes shouldn't do X or Y because they are role models. Claudia Rankine role-models athlete people A true champion and athlete is never satisfied with their performance. You can always do more and always improve. Clay Guida champion satisfied athlete The way to stay popular as a quarterback in the NFL is never to play. Cliff Stoudt nfl athlete play Do I midnight snack? Not a lot, but sometimes. And it's usually Doritos Cooler Ranch. I know that's terrible, especially for a pro athlete, but they're just so good. Clint Mathis snacks midnight athlete After I suffered a labral tear in my hip while playing soccer, I realized that many sports-related injuries can be prevented and I dedicated myself to helping young athletes learn more about injury prevention. Cobi Jones athlete soccer sports I'd never been much of an athlete, due to a physical condition I'd had since birth (unathleticism). Perhaps if there were a sport centered around lying on your couch in a neurotic stupor all day, I'd take an interest. Colson Whitehead athlete sports lying So far China has won the most gold medals, ladies and gentlemen. The Chinese athletes can't wait to get home and show the medals off to the kids who made them. Conan O'Brien athlete home funny Even though the Olympics take place during Ramadan, some Muslim athletes said they will not fast during games. Then, after sampling the British food, they said, on second thought, fasting sounds good. Conan O'Brien london-olympics athlete funny Saudi Arabia's first female athlete will be allowed to compete while wearing a head scarf. The Saudi woman said she was thrilled about the ruling all she needs now is a man to drive her to the Olympics. Conan O'Brien athlete men funny What I tell student athletes is first of all, you've made good choices this far in order to be able to be in college and to be an athlete. Keep making good choices. Condoleezza Rice athlete college order I've been an athlete all my life. I was a competitive figure skater, and then when I realized skating was not an adult sport I took up tennis and played that quite seriously from the time I was about 18. Condoleezza Rice tennis athlete sports It's like athletes: To be a great company you need great competitors...It's what keeps you alive and keeps you honest. Craig R. Barrett alive athlete needs You could ask any position player and they'll tell you: pitchers aren't athletes. Curt Schilling pitcher athlete player «1112131415161718192021»