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“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.”

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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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