Edwin Moses quotes

Edwin Moses is an American track and field athlete, most famous for his dominance in the 400 meter hurdles. His unrivaled winning streak and two Olympic gold medals made him a legend in athletics. He is also respected for his work as an advocate for fair play and sports integrity. Here are 21 of his quotes:

The joint lubrication was not what it was when I was competing, and I decided that not having arthritis or rheumatism for the rest of my life was a lot more important to me than returning to the track. (Edwin Moses)
I went to Moorehouse College. There was no track and field there. View quote
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I was always a mean and lean athlete - not tall - not large. View quote
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Stretching was a major part of my preparation. View quote
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I always had to keep improving my skills in order to remain competitive and keep winning. View quote
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I never struggled with injury problems because of my preparation - in particular my stretching. View quote
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I used biomechanics to save time when I was competing. View quote
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One of my major competitors was Harold Smith. Smith beat me in 1977. I was loafing during that competition. View quote
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I overcame size with mechanics. View quote
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I always got my work done before playing. View quote
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Both parents supported my becoming a world class athlete. (Edwin Moses)
I didn't get an athletics scholarship at a major school. View quote
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Lots of people let it go by and never accomplish what they want. I just wanted to see what I could do. View quote
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My father was also a principal of a school and mother was a curriculum advisor. Both were educators. View quote
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My father was an all-American football player. View quote
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I was always more of an academic than a jock. View quote
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I wanted to go to medical school. But, I never got a college scholarship. View quote
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In digital world, sport provides opportunity to bring people together. View quote
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My concentration level blocks out everything. Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training and concentrate in a meet. View quote
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In particular, I studied German and Russian biomechanics. View quote
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I don't really see the hurdles. I sense them like a memory. (Edwin Moses)

Edwin Moses

Edwin Moses - Image
Photo: Andy Miah from Liverpool, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Athlete
Born: August 31, 1955
Quotes count: 21