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Athletes Quotes

On what it means to see yourself as an athlete.

This page ranges from a parent's pride watching their kids compete to a sharper point about athletes who see themselves as nothing but athletes. If identity through sport interests you, Black quotes touches related themes.

It is so important that our federation stands by our athletes.

Quotes by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

I don't have all this money people think Olympic athletes have.

Quotes by Rulon Gardner

I always liked serve-and-volley players and big athletes.

Quotes by Richard Krajicek

Athletes are very cool to me.

Quotes by Regina King

Ale Quotes

When you look at athletes, they have fundamentals.

Quotes by Raphael Saadiq

A lot of athletes want to have a break, but they don't do it.

Quotes by Petra Kvitova

My kids are little athletes.

Quotes by Nadya Suleman

A lot of athletes are first-generation money.

Quotes by Martellus Bennett

We're focusing on producing top, great athletes for the Olympics.

Quotes by Lynn Davies

Always Quotes

They see themselves as athletes and only athletes.

Quotes by John Murray

Times have changed. The athletes have changed.

Quotes by Joe Namath

Black athletes are always under more scrutiny.

Quotes by Edwin Moses

Most of my family are good athletes.

Quotes by Dustin Johnson

I tried to be one of the best-conditioned athletes.

Quotes by Cris Carter

Big Quotes

Our athletes are our heroes.

Quotes by Cathy Rigby

Male athletes don't get dropped when they father kids.

Quotes by Candace Parker

Scientists are sometimes as competitive as professional athletes, maybe.

Quotes by Brian Kobilka

A lot of athletes use sports psychologists.

Quotes by Andy Murray

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Athletes quotes actually cover?
They range from a parent's pride watching their kids compete to sharper reflections on identity, like athletes who see themselves as nothing but athletes. It's more about mindset than specific sports.
Why do people search for quotes about athletes?
These searches often come from coaches, parents, or athletes themselves looking for language about identity and support within sport. This page covers both the personal and institutional side of that.
Is there a quote about parents and young athletes?
Yes, one line simply calls the speaker's kids little athletes, a small but warm observation about identity forming early. See Big quotes for more on ambition in competitive life.
Does the page mention federations supporting athletes?
There's a quote stressing how important it is for a federation to actually stand by its athletes, pointing to a real gap between institutions and the people they represent. It's one of the more pointed lines on the page.
Is there a quote about how athletes have changed over time?
Yes, one entry notes simply that times have changed, and the athletes have changed along with them, without spelling out exactly how. Continue with Black quotes for a different angle on identity through change.

There's also a call for federations to actually stand behind their athletes, plus a nod to how much the profession itself has shifted. Continue with Big quotes for more on ambition in competitive life.