Al Oerter Quotes

• Competition in its best form is a test of self. It has nothing to do with medals. The winner is the person who gets the most out of themselves.

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  Softball, Sports, Meaningful

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• There's no substitute for work. There are no shortcuts. There are no secrets.

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  Secret, Shortcuts, Substitutes

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• To exercise at or near capacity is the best way I know of reaching a true introspective state. If you do it right, it can open all kinds of inner doors.

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  Exercise, Doors, Training

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

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  Inspirational, Funny, Sports

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• As long as I can concentrate and remain somewhat calm, I can normally do very well.

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  Focus And Concentration, Long, Calm

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• So what if I never win my fifth gold medal; It's only one end of the string. It's competing that matters. It's proving that there is a place for guys like me in sports. It's a persona challenge to extend myself.

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  Leadership, Sports, Winning

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• I don't compete with other discus throwers. I compete with my own history.

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  Competition, Throwers, My Own

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