Quotes By Bill Toomey

One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.

There is no one magic move or secret that creates victory, but lots of little items that when added together can make you victorious.

Those of us who participate realize the incredible honor bestowed on us, but to really understand the true scope and depth of the movement requires more investigation and concentration.

Athens will again be the host of the Games in 2004, but there are rumors that they might be switched if the Greeks don't begin to construct the sites faster.

The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women.

Then in a fraction of a second, I realized that these sportsmen were not anyone's enemies.

I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.

As I mentioned previously, the tools that allow for optimum health are diet and exercise.

My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

I have read many studies out of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and they demonstrated that Vitamin E, Co-Q-10, and Fish Oil could protect the immune system of athletes and prevent disease.

It is always possible to improve.

Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended.

Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something.

Too many athletes don't have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go towards it.

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

The fans and supporters are also part of the Olympic family.

I think that money has changed my sport.

The East Germans first used biomechanics. This meant that rather than guessing about technique and form, they could apply changes to athletic performance based on science.

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S.

Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools and playing fields, it takes the actions of legions of people who might not be Olympians.

Once you have selected a sport or a creative activity, the rules are pretty much the same.

A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the Games and even the suspicion of guilt can ruin a reputation for life.