Daley Thompson Quotes

As a footballer, you always want to test yourself against the best.

I have one thing in mind: make the most out of football.

I wanted to be a world champion.

As a scientist, I play in the top league - the Olympics, the World Championships - and I want to be in the lead. As a runner, I set personal goals, and I want to push beyond my own personal limits. I was very happy when I practiced for several months and then reached my goal to run a marathon in 2:50.

I'd always said that I'd like to have a title by the next Olympics, so this is a great opportunity, and could be the start of my climb to a world title.

Rio in four years; I've got more inspiration in the last two, three weeks. I'm sure I'm going to get more in the Paralympics in the next coming weeks, so by the end of this season, I'm going to take a month off, and then the next four years is going to be good.

My goal is definitely a gold medal still in Rio.

I can honestly say I want to be one of the best to ever play the game.

What fuels me? I would like to be the best to ever play the game.

I want to become a world-class player.

I think every player dreams to be No. 1 at some point.

I'd love to have another chance to represent my country in the Olympics. If I'm healthy, absolutely... I'm very realistic when it comes to goals. I think it will all depend on my health.

I want to be at the top of my game.

That's what I'm focused on, having that perfect race.

I'm confident of what I have to achieve in the buildup to London 2012.

I always want more. I always want my team to perform to their best.

I missed the final of the World Championships in 2009, but I told the coach I would break the world record in 2010. Which I did. Then in 2011 I won the World Championships and now in 2012 it is the Olympics. That is how I have been working.

Sochi will be my third Olympics, and I'm coming into these games in a stronger position than I've been in years past.

Small aim is a crime; have great aim.

When I've done gymnastics, ballet or soccer - I was always trying to be the best. I'm really driven. Really driven.

Where do you go when you're the best in the world? What's next?

I always wanted to play against the best.

Olympics is everyone's dream.

I wanted to be the best in the world.

I'm always a competitor. I'm not there just to have a good time. I want to play well and perform well.