Athletes are extremists. When they're training, it's laser focus. Hope Solo athleteextremistfocus Change image and share on social
Athletes are in a position where others think they shouldn't weigh in on certain social topics. Benjamin Watson athletepositionsocial Change image and share on social
Athletes are sort of part of the community at large. They have to be dedicated to what they do, and go through lots of peaks and valleys. And there's a lot of training that goes into their careers. It's a struggle. Very dramatic. Dennis Quaid athletecareercommunity share on social
Athletes are still exploited. If they blow out their knee, if they somehow don't meet the mandates of a coach, they lose their scholarship. They don't get their degree. Cory Booker athleteblowcoach Change image and share on social
Athletes are used to battling. The public would never learn their names if professional athletes had not shown courage at an early age. They learn they can overcome, but sometimes this becomes a false sense of security that leads them to the edge. George Vecsey ageathletebattle share on social
Athletes as role models and heroes is a hoax, a sick hoax. The men and women who are fighting in Iraq, they are the true heroes. Gale Sayers athletefighthero Change image and share on social
Athletes at all ages are bigger and stronger than ever before. And they are being encouraged - sometimes even incentivized, as we recently learned was the case on at least one National Football League team - to play to injure. Naveen Jain ageathletebig share on social
Athletes can be a very stressy bunch. We like routine. I'm a very routined person. If something changes, I really don't like it. Jonathan Brownlee athletebunchperson Change image and share on social
Athletes can definitely have an impact on society. And it's great that athletes can be a part of uniting the population. Canelo Alvarez athletegreatimpact Change image and share on social
