"If you don't have confidence, you'll always find a way not to win."
"My best year of track competition was the first year I ate a vegan diet."
Source: Introduction to Very Vegetarian by Jannequin Bennett, 2001.
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Carl Lewis
Athlete
Carl Lewis is a legendary American track and field athlete known for his exceptional speed and versatility, winning numerous Olympic medals.
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"Scientists have proven that it's impossible to long-jump 30 feet, but I don't listen to that kind of talk. Thoughts like that have a way of sinking into your feet."
"I want to be remembered as a person who felt there was no limitation to what the human body and mind can do and be the inspiration to lead people to do things they never hoped to do."
"Channel your energy. Focus."
"It's all about the journey, not the outcome."
"Life is about timing and overcoming difficult things."