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36 quotes by Bill Toomey

William Anthony Toomey (born January 10, 1939) is a former American track and field competitor and the 1968 Olympic decathlon champion. A graduate of Worcester Academy and the University of Colorado, Toomey was named ABC's Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year in 1968. He received the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States in 1969. Toomey married Olympic gold-medal winning British athlete Mary Rand in 1969 and...
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A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.

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Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended.

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There is no one magic move or secret that creates victory, but lots of little items that when added together can make you victorious.

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As I mentioned previously, the tools that allow for optimum health are diet and exercise.

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My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.

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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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Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is that you are pursuing.

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The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens.

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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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A key factor is to do training that is fun.

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Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

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Nutrition is also a valuable component that can help athletes both protect themselves and improve performance.

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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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