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Champion Quotes - Page 14

I can't remember the last day I didn't train.

Interview with Donald McRae, www.theguardian.com. August 1, 2004.

Realizing full well that fine condition and confidence will not in themselves make a champion, it is my belief, however, that they are essential factors.

Major Taylor (1928). “The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World: The Story of a Colored Boy's Indomitable Courage and Success Against Great Odds; an Autobiography”

Modesty should be typical of the success of a champion.

Major Taylor (1928). “The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World: The Story of a Colored Boy's Indomitable Courage and Success Against Great Odds; an Autobiography”

The arts are not a way to make a living.

Kurt Vonnegut (2011). “A Man Without a Country”, p.24, Seven Stories Press

There's just a pit that develops in your stomach and doesn't go away. It's the championship pit and it's there.

"Richmond II: Post race press conference - Johnson". www.motorsport.com. September 12, 2010.

Superman! Champion of the oppressed. The physical marvel who had sworn to devote his existence to helping those in need.

Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster (2004). “Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told”, Dc Comics

Part of me didn't know if Australia wanted its champion to be gay.

"Ian Thorpe: I'm finally comfortable saying I'm a gay man" by Amanda Meade, www.theguardian.com. July 13, 2014.