Quote by Carl Lewis
Amateurism is the strongest form of discrimination in sports. Beca

Amateurism is the strongest form of discrimination in sports. Because it discriminates against the underprivileged, it discriminates against the poor. If we want sports to go back to the wealthy, lets make it amateur again. – Carl Lewis

Other quotes by Carl Lewis

The trials on the road to world harmony are no greater than the courage of those who accept the challenge. – Carl Lewis

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Courage
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I dont feel Im qualified to be a coach outside the high school level. I think I would need to do more education to really be a good coach. – Carl Lewis

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Education
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I tell you, it was kind of two-fold. I fortunately had a lot of support. My coach was amazing – he told me to focus on being prepared and that is what I did. Every athlete is nervous – any athlete who tells you theyre not nervous isnt telling you the truth. I was as prepared as I could be. – Carl Lewis

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amazing
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Im not really interested in sports psychology. It makes me feel like a crazy person. – Michelle Wie

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I had a great interest in sports. I had three older brothers who were great athletes. I was not. – George J. Mitchell

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Sports

The power of a sports team in a community its almost indescribable. – Wendell Pierce

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Sports

Sports is all about money. – Lynn Samuels

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