2021 Olympics

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15 Inspiring Quotes From Olympic Athletes

As the Tokyo Games draw near, here are words of wisdom from some great athletes, past and present

by Jamie Kenney

Some days you learn from a book; other days you learn from hours of practice

Michael Phelps, swimming

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I always say my biggest competitor is myself because, whenever I step out there on the mat, I'm competing against myself to prove that I can do this.

Simone Biles, Gymnastics

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