I'm competitive - that's what defines me - and I love it.

- Daley Thompson

During a photo-call with fellow Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew- Pity Steve Ovett didn't show up. Then we could have had the good, the bald and…

- Daley Thompson

Ever since I was a kid, whatever situation I was presented with, I always made the most of it.

- Daley Thompson

I don't even have my own computer.

- Daley Thompson

Sometimes you have to resist working on your strengths in favour of your weaknesses. The decathlon requires a wide range of skills.

- Daley Thompson

If you don't want to grow old, then slow down the slowing down process.

- Daley Thompson

When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours.

- Daley Thompson

Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have to love them all, and you can't afford losing one.

- Daley Thompson

You can be an Olympic champion in 9.5 secs, but to be the greatest, there's more to it. It takes a bit of forethought and a lot of mental application.

- Daley Thompson