Famous Quotes & Sayings

Linford Christie

I coach a few guys and they work very, very hard, but in our day we did it because we just loved it.

Linford Christie

I don't think there are really enough meetings in Britain for our athletes to compete properly, and because of this a lot of the talent we have has been stunted.

Linford Christie

If you criticise something then you have to have an alternative, but we do have to try and improve things.

Linford Christie

I have got better things to do in working with my athletes who I feel are going to be involved in 2012.

Linford Christie

I think it's great that they are getting funding, but it's just too easy. They don't have to work for it. We did it because we had pride, because we loved it.

Linford Christie

I think the athletes respond well to me because I have been successful.

Linford Christie

Obviously I was disappointed when it fell into disuse, because it was my own track named after me, but I am sure all those youngsters we lost will be coming back, and I certainly intend to be down here as much as I can, coaching and advising.

Linford Christie

I know what it takes to get to the top.

Linford Christie

Adopting a new healthier lifestyle can involve changing diet to include more fresh fruit and vegetables as well as increasing levels of exercise.

Lindsey Vonn

When you're young, you develop ways to win, and you think they will always work, but then you get to the top, competing against the other top athletes, and sometimes things don't work.

Lindsey Vonn

Tiger Woods makes me a better athlete.

Lindsay Pearce

I always believed I was an ugly duckling in a family of swans, you know? I was such a black sheep, and it was the same way in high school... I was just kind of that awkward theater kid with a bunch of athletes... it was very Glee.

Lindsey Vonn

Life's short, you know? Especially as an athlete. Your career is very short, and you use the opportunities that you have because you're not going to have them again.

Lindsey Vonn

Records are the only thing that remain of an athlete, the only thing that people will remember. If I want to ensure that people don't forget me, I can only stop once I've set the bar as high as possible for anyone coming after me.

Lindsay Davenport

I always tried to hide the fact that I was an athlete. I just wanted to be normal.

Lou Holtz

Don't ever ask a player to do something he doesn't have the ability to do. He'll just question your ability as a coach, not his as an athlete.

Frank Deford

Usually when an athlete gets a reputation it sticks with him, even when he's an old man.

Frank Bruno

I like going to the gym every day.

Frank Bruno

Instead of using brushes all the time, try a palette knife to paint.

It's just that we work so well together. We've got tremendous athletes on this team, and I think that's the reason why there were so many turnovers.

A lot of people come here simply for a drink or a meal. A lot of the athletes will eat after a match, and sometimes, they'll be munching on food right out there during the games.

O. J. Simpson

A lot of athletes came by telling me they broke personal records. I was impressed; some of the times turned in were very nice times.

A lot of athletes are arrogant, narcissistic, prima donnas and selfish, and he never fell into that category. He's one of the most-sensitive, intelligent people I've known. When all of this is over, I'd like to be his mentor.

They didn't mean any disrespect. They were excited but I think those athletes would do things differently now.

Dick Enberg

There wasn't a great living athlete or legend who wasn't on the show. I met every one of my heroes.

It's an opportunity and it's a challenge. We're professional athletes and you look for things to get up for, and this is a big-time challenge for us. We've played a couple of teams people expected us to beat and we did. We did some good things and we have to take those positives and finish strong before the break.

It's an interesting challenge, and humans do it beautifully. Just look at the coordination of the athletes in the Olympics.

It's a nice honor and a neat tradition they've started there (Buckeye Central). Especially considering there have been a lot great athletes and coaches come out of there.

It's an honor. St. X has had some great athletes over the years. It's good to be mentioned with those guys. I'm very appreciative.

It really is different. You have to figure out how each athlete works in order to get the most out of them.

It really does make a huge difference if we have that support - fan support and as much yelling and cheering. It really makes a huge difference, not only in helping motivate and pump up our athletes and help their performances, but it also just creates an environment that's special to our athletes but also is intimidating to our opponents.

It's all about athletes, especially with girls. If you can get an athlete out there that can just transfer ability, be coordinated and understand and do the mechanics and the techniques, you'll be OK. And they learn it really quick. This year I had 20 freshmen girls and I could have kept 20, that's how into the game they are.

Scott Jones

I told them all week we needed to get 400 yards rushing and control the clock. Dunbar has too many athletes and we needed to keep them off the field. They did it.