As a youngster, I enjoyed sport and my a... by Lynn Davies | We Heart Quotes

Ambition Wales Athletics Olympic gold medal Long jump

As a youngster, I enjoyed sport and my ambition was to be a great sportsman.

- Lynn Davies

Other quotes by Lynn Davies

Perseverance

It's perseverance that's the key. It's persevering for long enough to achieve your potential.

- Lynn Davies

Life

It's about lessons for life. It's not just about winning either.

- Lynn Davies

Coach

If you have a coach helping you, developing your skills alongside you, that's when you're on your way to becoming not just a participant but achieving.

- Lynn Davies

Want Life

You've got to be a disciplined person if you want to succeed both in sport and in life.

- Lynn Davies

Coach

You've got to be actively involved in the process yourself and you've got to listen carefully to what the coach is saying, take that on board yourself and implement what the coach is saying.

- Lynn Davies

Life

There are hurdles to overcome in sport and in life. Sport is a very valuable learning ground for how to live your life in the best possible way.

- Lynn Davies

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