Top 9 Quotes & Sayings by Al Oerter

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Al Oerter.

Last updated on November 14, 2024.

Alfred Oerter Jr. was an American athlete and a four-time Olympic Champion in the discus throw. He was the first athlete to win a gold medal in the same individual event in four consecutive Olympic Games. Oerter is an inductee of the IAAF Hall of Fame.

American - Athlete | September 19, 1936 - October 1, 2007

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I don't think the discus will ever attract any interest until they let us start throwing them at each other.

Al Oerter

To exercise at or near capacity is the best way I know of reaching a true introspective state. If you do it right, it can open all kinds of inner doors.

Al Oerter

I never set out to beat the world. I just set out to do my absolute best.

Al Oerter

I don't compete with other discus throwers. I compete with my own history.

Al Oerter

As long as I can concentrate and remain somewhat calm, I can normally do very well.

Al Oerter

I don't think the discus will ever attract any interest until they let us start throwing them at one another.

Al Oerter

So what if I never win my fifth gold medal; It's only one end of the string. It's competing that matters. It's proving that there is a place for guys like me in sports. It's a persona challenge to extend myself.

Al Oerter

Competition in its best form is a test of self. It has nothing to do with medals. The winner is the person who gets the most out of themselves.

Al Oerter

There's no substitute for work. There are no shortcuts. There are no secrets.

Al Oerter