Behind every good decathlete, there’s a good doctor.
“Behind every good decathlete, there’s a good doctor.” Bill Toomey
Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended.
“Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended.” Bill Toomey
Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.
“Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.” Bill Toomey
Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.
“Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.” Bill Toomey
My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.
“My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.” Bill Toomey
The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens.
“The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens.” Bill Toomey
Athens will again be the host of the Games in 2004, but there are rumors that they might be switched if the Greeks don’t begin to construct the sites faster.
“Athens will again be the host of the Games in 2004, but there are rumors that they might be switched if the Greeks don’t begin … Read More
When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.
“When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.” Bill Toomey
One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.
“One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.” Bill Toomey
My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.
“My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.” Bill Toomey
The Olympics have been with the world since 776 B.C., and have only been interrupted by war, especially in the modern era.
“The Olympics have been with the world since 776 B.C., and have only been interrupted by war, especially in the modern era.” Bill Toomey
Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools and playing fields, it takes the actions of legions of people who might not be Olympians.
“Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools and playing fields, it takes the actions of legions of … Read More
Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.
“Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.” Bill Toomey
A key factor is to do training that is fun.
“A key factor is to do training that is fun.” Bill Toomey
People need to know that by donating, coaching, and just lending support, anyone can become part of the wonderful global family.
“People need to know that by donating, coaching, and just lending support, anyone can become part of the wonderful global family.” Bill Toomey
I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.
“I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.” Bill Toomey
A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.
“A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.” Bill Toomey
Nutrition is also a valuable component that can help athletes both protect themselves and improve performance.
“Nutrition is also a valuable component that can help athletes both protect themselves and improve performance.” Bill Toomey
The East Germans first used biomechanics. This meant that rather than guessing about technique and form, they could apply changes to athletic performance based on science.
“The East Germans first used biomechanics. This meant that rather than guessing about technique and form, they could apply changes to athletic performance based on … Read More
The greatest feeling of accomplishment for me is the fact that I was an athlete who was somewhat disabled.
“The greatest feeling of accomplishment for me is the fact that I was an athlete who was somewhat disabled.” Bill Toomey