As an athlete, my first Olympic experience was Sydney 2000. I remember seeing people getting medals, and I thought, 'Wow, that's where I want to be.' Nick Dempsey athleteexperiencemedal Change image and share on social
As an athlete, my health has always been important to me. Caitlyn Jenner athletehealthimportant Change image and share on social
As an athlete, success is not just about winning; it is about working hard and giving it all you have. I have always taken one match at a time and worked hard; when I succeeded, I worked further on the aspects of the game which worked for me; when I failed, I listed out my weaknesses and worked on them. Rohan Bopanna aspectathletefail share on social
As an athlete, there are advantages being with a team and getting regular physio. Paula Radcliffe advantageathletephysio Change image and share on social
As an athlete, when you have a desire and a want to do something, you fight for it. And it doesn't matter how long your journey is; it's whether you give up or don't. Troy Dumais athletedesirefight Change image and share on social
As an athlete, you are literally programmed to endure a specific amount of pain. Abby Wambach amountathleteendure Change image and share on social
As an athlete, you choose your sport and are drawn into it but your passion should never be driven by fame and fortune but a desire to create something special that people will always remember. Katarina Witt athletechoosecreate Change image and share on social
As an athlete, you'd better laugh at yourself when you slip in the mud. Dwayne Johnson athletelaughmud Change image and share on social
As an athlete, you figure you work your whole life to have what you have, and to be able to show the world what you have and how proud you are of it, that's always fun. Ricky Williams athletefigurefun Change image and share on social
As an athlete, you have to become quite selfish with your time and your body and your training. Katarina Johnson-Thompson athletebodyselfish Change image and share on social