Evelyn Ashford quotes

Evelyn Ashford is an American track and field athlete renowned for her sprinting achievements. One of the fastest women in history, she won multiple Olympic gold medals in the 100 meters and 4x100 meter relay. She is celebrated as a trailblazer in women’s athletics and a symbol of excellence in sprinting. Here are 14 of her quotes:

Whatever muscles I have are the product of my own hard work and nothing else. (Evelyn Ashford)
I take pride in everything I do. I don't want to be handed anything. I want to earn it. View quote
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I've noticed that since I've been pregnant I see babies everywhere. I love talking to them. I never used to really like kids that much. I guess it comes out of you naturally. View quote
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I was single-minded and I had tunnel vision. Now it's time for a change. View quote
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I can't run forever. I decided to go back to school for my degree, because I know now there's more to life than track. View quote
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I am thrilled to be 31, still running and having my daughter watch me even if it is on TV. View quote
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I can feel the wind go by when I run. It feels good. It feels fast. View quote
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Now, I talk to athletes who answer questions with a 'yeah'. I realize I used to do that. Or they answer very quickly and you stand there trying to come up with another question to ask. I've seen both sides and it's been very educational. View quote
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I want it all. Fame, fortune and all the commercials there are to do. View quote
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I have a nice family and I'm well rounded. View quote
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Before me, sprinters retired at 23 or 24. I run because I still like it, I can make a living, and I feel I was born to do it. And because people tell me I can't do it. (Evelyn Ashford)
I want to combine a business major with studies in clothing and textiles. View quote
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When I'm running fast, I don't feel anything, it's effortless, it's like my feet don't even touch the ground, it's like I'm flying. View quote
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I always want to be the best and if I can't, I don't want to run. View quote
Evelyn Ashford

Evelyn Ashford

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Occupation: American Athlete
Born: April 15, 1957
Quotes count: 14