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“I'm obsessive. I want to know the answer to how good I am. Most people aren't.”

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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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