Steve Backley
Steve Backley
StephenJames Backley OBEis a retired English athlete, who was formerly the world record holder for javelin throwing. During his career, he won four gold medals at the European Championships, three Commonwealth Games gold medals, and two silvers and a bronze at the Olympic Games, and two silvers at the World Championships...
bounce girl sensible tough
Goldie is a tough and sensible girl and she'll bounce back from this,
record setting special
I have so many unforgettable memories, but setting the world record is a special one that I will live with forever.
afraid ahead effort knows time work
She knows how much work is ahead and won't be afraid to put the time and effort in.
career enjoyed fabulous high hope medal winning
I have enjoyed a fabulous career and hope to end it on a real high by winning another medal in Athens,
decision
Success is a decision, not a gift.
waiting static happens
If you remain static and wait for success to come to you it will certainly not happen.
energy things-you-can-control
Invest your energy in the things you can control.
mirrors people belief
The people and successes in your life mirror your beliefs.
decision champion outcomes
Every time a champion makes a decision they have a chance to learn something new, regardless of the outcome.
way-forward creative mind
The way forward is to stop pestering yourself for answers and let it, the creative part of your mind, come up with the solution when the time is right.
positive-energy outcomes positive-outcome
If you have positive energy you will always attract positive outcomes.
thoughtful opportunity perspective
Look for solutions, instead of being difficult; be more thoughtful, instead of allowing anger to burn you out. Look at things from a different perspective, embrace change, look out for opportunities and you will feel much more in control.
happens
Like everything in life, it is not what happens to you but how you respond to it that counts.
mind trying matter
A mind filled with negative thoughts makes you feel miserable and inadequate and will lead to failure after failure no matter how hard you try to succeed.