Bill Toomey Quotes

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Bill Toomey

Profession : Athlete

Birth : January 10, 1939

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

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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.

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If it were easy, it would have no value.

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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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Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something.

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

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During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S.

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

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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.

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A key factor is to do training that is fun.

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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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Too many athletes don't have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go towards it.

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The East Germans first used biomechanics. This meant that rather than guessing about technique and form, they could apply changes to athletic performance based on science.

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Once you have selected a sport or a creative activity, the rules are pretty much the same.

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The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

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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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When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.

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I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.

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I have read many studies out of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and they demonstrated that Vitamin E, Co-Q-10, and Fish Oil could protect the immune system of athletes and prevent disease.

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Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools and playing fields, it takes the actions of legions of people who might not be Olympians.

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