Peter Snell
1938 - 2019
5
Quotes
Biography
Peter Snell (1938-2019) was a legendary New Zealand middle-distance runner who achieved great success in the 1960s. He won three Olympic gold medals, two at the 1964 Tokyo Games (800m and 1500m) and one at the 1960 Rome Games (800m). Known for his powerful finishing kick, Snell set numerous world records and became one of the greatest runners of his era. After retiring from competitive running, he pursued a career in sports science and dedicated himself to coaching and mentoring young athletes.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Some of us are meant to be world champions, and others just want to be on the team.
2
Success is a terrible thing and a wonderful thing. If you can enjoy it, it's wonderful. If it starts eating away at you, and they're waiting for more, and they're demanding more, then it's terrible.
3
I think the dignity of the athlete will have to replace the pliancy of the child.
4
I think you should compete against the best.
5
I never realized that you could be in track and not enjoy it. It's like an artist being in love with painting but not enjoying the practice of painting.