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“There's no day when I don't think it would be great to be 25 years old and have the Olympics coming in less than 300 days - and be the best in the world. I can't think of anything so motivating.”

Quote by Daley Thompson

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Daley Thompson, born on July 30, 1958, is a renowned British Olympic athlete. He won gold medals in the decathlon at the 1976 and 1980 Olympics, becoming a legend in the sport. more

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