“The sport has changed so much since 2004, it's incredible. If you look even at me, the way I'm fencing now compared to 2004, it's a completely different sport. They've changed so many things just with what [the referees] are calling, they've changed the timing of the [scoring] lights. You always have to be evolving as a fencer. The Olympics is interesting because it's such a small field compared to what we're used to. This world championships, I think we had a hundred and something [athletes]. The Olympics is going to be less than 32.” IfsThinkingWorldWayLooksDifferentLightUsedSportsInterestingFieldsThis WorldChangedCallingHundredIncrediblesAthleteEvolveTimingOlympicsChampionshipRefereeFencing Author:Mariel Zagunis
“I'm over it. You strive to win a Super Bowl and you do everything you can to get there. But being in the Hall of Fame, you never play for that honor. It's incredible.” PlayWinningSportsHonorFameStriveIncrediblesOver ItHallsBowlsSuper BowlHall Of Fame Author:Dan Fouts
“That's why, to experience that, you know for a fact that a human being is capable of so much more, because to go to that place and to step outside yourself and observe yourself do these things, while the rest of the world is moving in slow motion, is really incredible.” KnowsWorldHumansFactsMovingSportsHuman BeingsStepsCapableIncrediblesMoving InSlow Motion Author:Marcus Allen
“I tell you what, I was so shocked because I didn't think the ball had enough to get out. It's an absolutely incredible feeling. I can honestly say I did it.” ThinkingI CanEnoughFeelingsSportsBallsIncrediblesHonestlyShockedHad Enough Author:Mark McGwire
“Tiger is the greatest thing that's happened to the tour in a long time. He has brought incredible attention to golf at a time of year when football and the World Series always take precedence. Everything I've heard about him seems to be true.” WorldYearsLongSeemsSportsAttentionHappenedHeardFootballLong TimeGolfSeriesIncrediblesBeing TrueTigersWorld SeriesPrecedence Author:Payne Stewart
“I think in 1991, when Jimmy got to the semifinals, it was just incredible all of the people coming out.” PeopleThinkingSportsIncrediblesComing OutJimmy Author:Stefan Edberg
“People have called me Superman my whole life. In various sports, that seems to be the common theme. My favorite superhero is actually the Incredible Hulk. He's the only superhero that can't die.” PeopleWholeSeemsDiesSportsCommonIncrediblesMy FavoriteVariousWhole LifeThemeSuperheroIncredible Hulk Author:Robert Griffin III
“Roger Federer and my boyfriend, Tiger Woods, inspire me. It's incredible what they've done in their respective sports, especially Roger. He is the nicest and humblest guy. You would never know that he's the best tennis player of all time. And Tiger is so mentally tough. He can block everything completely out and stay in the moment.” KnowsDoneMomentsGuySportsPlayerInspireToughIncrediblesWoodsBlockAll TimeTennisTigersRogerMy BoyfriendTennis PlayerFedererMentally Tough Author:Lindsey Vonn
“I still get a lot of letters from kids and parents who face different challenges and disabilities. I share some of the lessons that I learned through sports and baseball, which makes me feel good. It's incredible to have an impact that way.” WayFeelsStillsDifferentKidsFacesSportsParentChallengesShareLessonsLettersBaseballImpactIncrediblesFeel GoodDisability Author:Jim Abbott
“We have to move the meter in sports in Africa, especially basketball. With the growth of the NBA globally, we have to figure out more ways to develop facilities, coaching, leagues, and youth development in Africa. The talent is incredible. Especially physically. How do we get the youth to start playing at an early age just like in soccer? The future is bright. We now have an NBA office in Africa, we have legends and Hall of Famers, we have African assistant coaches, front office members, and some prominent African players over the last 10 years. So we must plan well for the next 10.” WayYearsWellsAgeLastsMovingNextSportsGrowthPlayerPlansTalentFrontsFiguresYouthDevelopmentMembersBasketballOfficeIncrediblesCoachesSoccerLeagueCoachingHallsNbaLegendsFacilityAssistantsMeterProminentFuture Is BrightFront OfficeAssistant Coaches Author:Masai Ujiri
“I've learned that the effort sportsmen and women put in is incredible. Their commitment to their sport is phenomenal. Sometimes as a viewer, as a sports fan, you only see the end result.” EndsSometimesSportsResultsEffortFansMen And WomenCommitmentIncrediblesI've LearnedViewersPhenomenalEnd ResultsSportsmanSports Fan Author:Jill Douglas
“The best part of being a pro is being able to travel around the world. I have met so many incredible people and experienced different cultures all through sport.” PeopleWorldDifferentAbleCultureSportsMetsIncrediblesAround The WorldDifferent Cultures Author:Kim Smith