Inspirational Sports Quotes

The spirit is the true self. The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure.

It does not matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up.

Today there are opportunities that no one knows if they will come round again in the future.

The strength of the group is the strength of the leaders.

I don't think the discus will ever attract any interest until they let us start throwing them at one another.

For what is the best choice for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve.

I prefer other people to make judgments about the way I play and to characterize me, rather me describe myself.

There is no position in sport as noble as goaltending.

Rest if you must, but never quit.

I always felt that my greatest asset was not my physical ability, it was my mental ability.

You have to train your mind like you train your body.

My ability to concentrate and work toward that goal has been my greatest asset.

If at first you don't succeed, You're not an Alpha

If at first you don't succeed, you're obviously not me.

If you're not at the front, you're not in the race.

You can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent.

I've never worked a day in my life. Don't get me wrong. I work at track. If you love what you do, it's not work.

I don't care how long you've been around, you'll never see it all.

If at first you don't succeed, you can always become an ultramarathoner.

I spent six years at United and I owe them everything that I am today. I made history at United and won many trophies. It was a pleasure to play at Old Trafford.

I'm aware that, whatever the circumstances, there will always be speculation about me.

Coaching is nothing more than eliminating mistakes before you get fired.

I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win.

Sport is a loathsome and dangerous pursuit.

In fact, as a spin bowler, you have to work on the batsman over after over.

If you sacrifice early, you'll win late.

When you're are playing for the national championship, it's not a matter of life or death. Its more important than that.

Keep your mind on the things you want and off the things you don't want.

Do not speak defeat, speak victory.

The winning team has a dedication. It will have a core of veteran players who set the standards. They will not accept defeat.

Hard work is the only way to go. Strive to be the best you can be and remember that when you try your best, you can't ask any more from yourself, and people can't ask any more from you.

I don't like waiting in airports for my bags. Even worse, I don't like waiting in airports when my bags are lost.

I played seven years without ever hitting the ball.

Success is about having. Excellence is about Being!

The town, the team, it's a family. That has helped. For some people who have had to deal with some of the problems I have had to deal with don't have football as an out.

I spent twelve years training for a career that was over in a week. Joe Namath spent one week training for a career that lasted twelve years.

But I don't want to be compared to anyone like to impose my own style of play and do the best for myself and for the club here.

I was saluted by Alex Ferguson when I was subbed and that made me very happy.

Kids can have great passion and great ability but if you have the facilities for your particular sport that can give you the inspiration to become a sportsman.

Win if you can, lose if you must, but always cheat.

Football, basketball, and the Olympic sports all have their problems with banned substances.

It feels good to show some courage.

My goal is one Olympic gold medal. Not many people in this world can say, 'I'm an Olympic gold medalist.'

I'm just me - the way I am.

Please God, let me hit one. I'll tell everybody you did it.

Sent off, carried off, but never backed off.

Even as a fierce competitor I try to smile.

Losing's a great motivator.

Having two older brothers is a healthy reminder that you're always closer to the bottom than you are to the top.

Being a winner is more than getting a first place trophy, it is acting like the effort was an honour and the trophy is just a decoration.