Zola Budd
1966
5
Quotes
Biography
Zola Budd is a former South African middle-distance and long-distance runner. She gained international attention in the 1980s for her talent in running barefoot. Despite controversy surrounding her qualification to compete for Great Britain in 1984, Budd broke world records and won several championships in her career.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I just run as hard as I can for as long as I can.
2
I was just the average schoolgirl in South Africa.
3
I think it is more difficult to follow the crowd than to remain true to one's self.
4
Despite what people think of me, I try to remain humble.
5
Don't sell yourself short. You are capable of more than you think.