In sport, if you want to be the best you have to compete against the best - I would much rather have come tenth and be judged against everyone than come first and be judged against just a few.
I'm competitive - that's what defines me - and I love it. - Daley Thompson
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
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…
Ever since I was a kid, whatever situation I was presented with, I always made the most of it. - Daley Thompson
Ever since I was a kid, whatever situation I was presented with, I always made the most of it.
I don't even have my own computer. - Daley Thompson
I don't even have my own computer.
When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours. - Daley Thompson
When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours.
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
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.
Sometimes you have to resist working on your strengths in favour of your weaknesses. The decathlon requires a wide range of skills. - Daley Thompson
Sometimes you have to resist working on your strengths in favour of your weaknesses. The decathlon requires a wide range of skills.
If you don't want to grow old, then slow down the slowing down process. - Daley Thompson
If you don't want to grow old, then slow down the slowing down process.
Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have to love them all, and you can't afford losing one. - Daley Thompson
Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have to love them all, and you can't afford losing one.
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