For sports fans, sports are the epitome of hard work work and dedication. To get to the pinnacle of their sport, even the most naturally gifted athletes have to give it their all.
Yes, we watch sports for the excitement, but even moreso, we watch it for the drama. There’s nothing more exciting than seeing a team come back to win that 4th series game after being down 0-3, or a fighter getting off the canvas to score a come from behind knock-out. Sports are about those incredible moments where sheer human will and desire overcomes the odds. These are the moments we remember.
Given the nature of sports, its not surprising that athletes have had some inspiring and motivational things to say about hard work, leadership, perseverance, winning, and much more. Here are the top 100 most motivational sports quotes in history:
66. “If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail.”
- Mark Spitz
“Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding.”
65.“How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser.”
- Lou Holtz
64. “Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”
- Matt Biondi
63. “Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence.”
- George F. Will
62. “The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.”
- Steve Young
21 авг 2024
