I was an athlete. And I proved I didn't win just because I was pretty. I was good, too.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In high school and college, I was an athlete.
I've never felt that I was less of an athlete or not accomplished athletically because I didn't win an Olympic medal. It's definitely something I would have liked to have added to my resume, but at the same time I think I can look back at my athletic career and feel that I was one of the best.
I was probably in the best shape of any athlete at the time, but you don't get to pass judgment on yourself.
I always said I wanted to be a great athlete, ever since I was an overweight little kid. I just love competing in any kind of athletics.
I wasn't athletic. I played baseball, but I was terrible.
I was an athlete when I was growing up.
In the '80 Olympics... people expected me to win. I was good enough to win, and I made a mistake and ended up second, which is pretty good, too.
I know that I was put on this planet to be an athlete.
In my Olympic history I don't think I have achieved my potential as an athlete. That's what I want when I look back at my career. I want to be able to say I gave it my best shot.
The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose.