Top 46 Quotes by Daley Thompson

About Daley Thompson

These are some quotes by English author Daley Thompson Athlete, who was born on July 30, 1958.

I am an education ambassador, mainly working with schools.

I am an education ambassador, mainly working with schools.

Daley Thompson

I was in the doldrums for a while after my athletics career ended in 1992. I spent six to eight hours a day training, for 18 years, and it took a long time to get over the regret that I wasn't competing in major championships any more. All I ever wanted to be was the best. But I find new projects and I keep things in perspective.

Daley Thompson

People tend to like an athlete's performance, but if you don't get a feeling for the individual, you're not very emotive about them.

People tend to like an athlete's performance, but if you don't get a feeling for the individual, you're not very emotive about them.

Daley Thompson

Sport fosters many things that are good; teamwork and leadership.

Sport fosters many things that are good; teamwork and leadership.

Daley Thompson

We live in the best place on earth but at times the worst.

We live in the best place on earth but at times the worst.

Daley Thompson

Sometimes you have to resist working on your strengths in favour of your weaknesses. The decathlon requires a wide range of skills.

Sometimes you have to resist working on your strengths in favour of your weaknesses. The decathlon requires a wide range of skills.

Daley Thompson

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