My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.
BILL TOOMEYAthens will again be the host of the Games in 2004, but there are rumors that they might be switched if the Greeks don’t begin to construct the sites faster.
More Bill Toomey Quotes
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Too many athletes don’t have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go towards it.
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The fans and supporters are also part of the Olympic family.
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Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools and playing fields, it takes the actions of legions of people who might not be Olympians.
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Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.
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Once you have selected a sport or a creative activity, the rules are pretty much the same.
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A key factor is to do training that is fun.
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There is no magic move or secret that creates victory but lots of little items that, when added together, can make you victorious.
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Nutrition is also a valuable component that can help athletes both protect themselves and improve performance.
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Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is that you are pursuing.
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Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something.
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The East Germans first used biomechanics. This meant that rather than guessing about technique and form, they could apply changes to athletic performance based on science.
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Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.
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Behind every good decathlete, there’s a good doctor.
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One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.
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I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.
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