Too many athletes don’t have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go towards it.
BILL TOOMEYThe Ancient Games are relatively obscure to most Olympians, but to understand just what the Games are about, it is really necessary to investigate the roots and the meaning that has transformed culture and society for so many years.
More Bill Toomey Quotes
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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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Athens 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.
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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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A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.
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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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The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women.
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A key factor is to do training that is fun.
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I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.
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I think that money has changed my sport.
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The greatest feeling of accomplishment for me is the fact that I was an athlete who was somewhat disabled.
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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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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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