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I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 18 during my freshman year at UCLA. I refused to accept it - and I hid it from my coaches and teammates. But ignoring my problem didn't make it go away.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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I'm always challenged by someone.

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Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind.

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The glory of sport comes from dedication, determination and desire. Achieving success and personal glory in athletics has less to do with wins and lo…

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I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else.

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If I stop to kick every barking dog I am not going to get where I'm going.

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The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you.

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Don't follow in any footprints, make your own prints. Because, you are the future of tomorrow.

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Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others.

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I maintained my edge by always being a student; you will always have something new to learn.

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