Frank Shorter
1947
5
Quotes
Biography
Frank Shorter is an American former long-distance runner and Olympic gold medalist. He gained prominence for his victory in the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympics, which sparked a running boom in the United States. Shorter is known for his role in popularizing distance running in America and inspiring a generation of runners. He also won multiple medals at the Pan American Games and set world records in various road racing distances.
Famous Quotes (5)
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You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming.
2
Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go.
3
Success is based on rejection. You've got to be thick-skinned.
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You don't overcome challenges by making them smaller but by making yourself bigger.
5
No one can say, as the saying goes, eliminate pain with good pain, with muscle pain. You just have to love it.