“When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours.” MenWorldInspirationalFunnyLostHoursRecordsTenEntertainingCriedAthleticsWorld RecordsBloopersDecathlon Author:Daley Thompson
“During a photo-call with fellow Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew- Pity Steve Ovett didn't show up. Then we could have had the good, the bald and the ugly.” InspirationalShowsFunnyGoldFellowsUglyPityEntertainingAthleticsDuncanBloopers Author: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.” YearsLongWantedHoursCareersRegretPerspectiveSixProjectsMajorsLong TimeTrainingEightChampionshipCompetingGet OverAthleticsNew ProjectsDoldrums Author:Daley Thompson
“In my heart of hearts my motivation would always have been to be the best, and I think that athletics is probably what I was built for.” ThinkingHeartHas BeensMotivationMy HeartBuiltBeing The BestAthleticAthletics Author:Daley Thompson
“Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have to love them all, and you can't afford losing one.” InspirationalFunnyTenLosingGirlfriendEntertainingAthleticsBloopers Author:Daley Thompson
