Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Roman Sebrle

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Czechoslovakian athlete Roman Sebrle.
Last updated on December 25, 2024.
Roman Sebrle

Roman Šebrle is a retired decathlete from the Czech Republic. He is considered to be one of the best decathlon athletes of all time. Originally a high jumper, he later switched to the combined events and is a former world record holder in the decathlon. In 2001 in Götzis he became the first decathlete ever to achieve over 9,000 points, setting the record at 9,026 points, succeeding his compatriot, Tomáš Dvořák, who had scored 8,994 points two years earlier.

If the javelin had hit me 10cm to the left, it would have punctured my lung, 20cm higher the throat, which would have been the worst-case scenario. Just 1cm higher and it would have hit bone, muscle and tendon and that would have been the end of my sporting career.
I am the type of guy that always looks into the future. But, of course, you never completely forget a javelin in your shoulder. — © Roman Sebrle
I am the type of guy that always looks into the future. But, of course, you never completely forget a javelin in your shoulder.
I looked at my shoulder and saw a javelin stuck in it. I was in shock.
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