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Bill Toomey
American
Athlete
About the author
We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the Games and even the suspicion of guilt can ruin a reputation for life.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Life
#Games
#Ruin
#Suspicion
#Guilt
#Drugs
#Reputation
Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is that you are pursuing.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Love
#Pursuit
When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Honor
#Country
#Privilege
The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Games
#Athens
Once you have selected a sport or a creative activity, the rules are pretty much the same.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Pretty
#Rules
I think that money has changed my sport.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Money
The fans and supporters are also part of the Olympic family.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Fans
#Family
The East Germans first used biomechanics. This meant that rather than guessing about technique and form, they could apply changes to athletic performance based on science.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Science
#First
#Performance
The Ancient Games are relatively obscure to most Olympians, but to understand just what the Games are about, it is really necessary to investigate the roots and the meaning that has transformed culture and society for so many years.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Years
#Games
#Culture
#Society
#Meaning
The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Ability
#Men
#Women
#Countries
Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Ability
#Value
#Journey
Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools and playing fields, it takes the actions of legions of people who might not be Olympians.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#People
#Actions
Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Family
#Past
My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Right
#Family
#World
The greatest feeling of accomplishment for me is the fact that I was an athlete who was somewhat disabled.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Feeling
#Accomplishment
#Fact
If it were easy, it would have no value.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Value
One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Ability
#Key
I have read many studies out of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and they demonstrated that Vitamin E, Co-Q-10, and Fish Oil could protect the immune system of athletes and prevent disease.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Disease
#Fish
#Oil
#Athletes
I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Career
During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Fashion
Athens will again be the host of the Games in 2004, but there are rumors that they might be switched if the Greeks don't begin to construct the sites faster.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Will
#Games
#Rumors
#Athens
As I mentioned previously, the tools that allow for optimum health are diet and exercise.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Exercise
#Health
#Tools
#Diet
Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Victory
A key factor is to do training that is fun.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Fun
#Training
#Key
A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Fun
#Will
It is always possible to improve.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
Then in a fraction of a second, I realized that these sportsmen were not anyone's enemies.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Enemies
There is no one magic move or secret that creates victory, but lots of little items that when added together can make you victorious.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Magic
#Victory
Those of us who participate realize the incredible honor bestowed on us, but to really understand the true scope and depth of the movement requires more investigation and concentration.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Honor
#Investigation
Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Athletes
Too many athletes don't have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go towards it.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Ability
#Goal
#Athletes
Nutrition is also a valuable component that can help athletes both protect themselves and improve performance.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Help
#Performance
#Athletes
Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.
Bill Toomey,
American
Athlete
#Effort