Ask me what makes a champion runner, and I will tell you it helps to have the great good sense to choose your parents carefully.
Sebastian CoeRead
I had a very ordinary background in Sheffield; I went to a secondary modern, but I saw something on TV in 1968 that inspired me to join an athletics club, and 12 years later, with great coaching and the support of people who loved me a lot, I ended up at an Olympic Games.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Inspiration and support can lead to extraordinary achievements, regardless of humble beginnings.
This quote by Sebastian Coe reflects on his journey from an ordinary background to competing in the Olympic Games. It highlights the importance of inspiration, dedication, and the support of loved ones in achieving success, emphasizing that with guidance and encouragement, remarkable dreams can be realized, regardless of where one starts in life.
Themes
SuccessInspirationSupportAchievementDreams
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to students about chasing their dreams.
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All quotes βThroughout my athletic career, the overall goal was always to be a better athlete than I was at the moment β whether next week, next month or next year. The improvement was the goal. The medal was simply the ultimate reward for achieving that goal.
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Vision is a romantic thing. We have got into 'talent identification'. I am much more interested in passion - finding people who are really excited about doing something.
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I do genuinely believe that young people who play sport at a competitive level, sensibly controlled, sensibly organised, that has to be a good thing. It will teach them to win, it will teach them to lose with dignity and magnanimity - all the things you want. It's a pretty good metaphor for life.
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The Olympics are a world apart from racing for a record. You put out of your mind pretty much what anyone else doing in the race.
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