Bill Toomey
Bill Toomey
William Anthony Toomeyis a former American track and field competitor and the 1968 Olympic decathlon champion...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth10 January 1939
CountryUnited States of America
motivational war athlete
The Olympics have been with the world since 776 B.C., and have only been interrupted by war, especially in the modern era.
past roles continuing
Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.
mean victory wonderful
Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended.
athlete weakness
Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.
country team army
When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.
games greek rumor
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.
cities games eras
The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens.
games drug guilt
We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the Games and even the suspicion of guilt can ruin a reputation for life.
years games roots
The 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.
fashion drug-use drug
During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S.
athlete goal ability
Too many athletes don't have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go towards it.
effort bottom
Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.
sports thinking changed
I think that money has changed my sport.
inspirational funny doctors
Behind every good decathlete, there's a good doctor.