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Gymnast Inspirational Quotes (361)

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There are parents, siblings, teachers and friends, but counting on them to motivate you isn't fair. They've all got their own lives, and while the may be able to help you out, if you can motivate yourself, then you're golden.
Shannon Miller
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Look don’t sit there behind the computer like a useless vegetable and tell me how to train
Viktoria Komova
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I pay attention to my diet to be a healthier gymnast, but I'm not obsessive over it.
Shawn Johnson
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[People saying to me] You look taller on TV. I get that all the time.
Simone Biles
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I always have someone to look up to, and I think it helps me with motivating myself.
Shawn Johnson
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You need your mom and dad to protect you. It means they love you so much. It was awesome she was backing me up and defending me.
Gabby Douglas
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When I first turned elite in gymnastics, when I was 14, that's when I really became more inspired than ever. I just always kept that in the back of my mind, and always thought about making the 2012 team.
Aly Raisman
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I'm focused now, definitely. I absolutely need to show everyone that I'm powerful and strong and can be graceful and artistic, too.
Aly Raisman
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I was two years old when my mom put me in mommy and me classes. I always had a lot of energy so it was the perfect fit!
Aly Raisman
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I was so happy to go to prom so I could have a mental break because I've been working so hard. It felt so good to feel normal for once, and then the next day, I was in the gym again.
Aly Raisman
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I was always really inspired by watching the older girls competing, just seeing other Olympians do great things, and I just really wanted to be a part of that whole experience. And to be able to represent USA was always a goal of mine.
Aly Raisman
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I feel like I'm really blessed and lucky that I have a very good social life outside of the gym, and I have a really amazing family. My parents are so supportive. I have a younger brother and two younger sisters, and they're really awesome. So I feel like I get the best of both worlds.
Aly Raisman
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Tumbling has always been my favorite.
Aly Raisman
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The majority of the things that I do, I'm actually afraid to do, but you just have to have a positive attitude and block out any fears that you have.
Aly Raisman
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I just stay focused, and I always think about gymnastics. I am just doing what I always do... working really hard and pushing myself to the maximum and keeping myself motivated.
Aly Raisman
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I eat very clean foods, healthy foods and drink a lot of water.
Jonathan Horton
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I don't know where this is coming from. What's wrong with my hair? I'm like 'I just made history and people are focused on my hair?' It can be bald or short, it doesn't matter about my hair. Nothing is going to change. I'm going to wear my hair like this during beam and bar finals. You might as well just stop talking about it.
Gabby Douglas
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It takes a lot of hard work to achieve your dreams, but nothing in life is easy. If it's something you really want, go after it!
Alicia Sacramone
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I would live at the beach if I could, and I love dancing.
Alicia Sacramone
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From what my friends tell me, apparently some guys can be pretty intimidated by me when they find out what I do. I find it funny because I try to be modest and I don't like to talk about gymnastics unless I am asked about it. But my roommates always take on my bragging rights and tell my life story to the guys we meet, which leaves me blushing.
Alicia Sacramone
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I think having the right music can really help you have fun while staying in shape. Make a great playlist that motivates you!
Alicia Sacramone
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I was terrified of vault, like literally I hated it. I had a fear of running as fast as I could at a solid object, which is I think a normal fear to have because nobody would really want to do that. Once I got over the fear of running into the table I just kind of relaxed and now it's like autopilot. I love it.
Alicia Sacramone
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I try not to deprive myself of anything. I don't do the low-carb thing or anything like that.
Alicia Sacramone
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I had ridiculous amounts of energy. Mom's like, you're driving me crazy - do you want to try gymnastics? From the moment I started it, I loved it and it kind of was like storybook from there.
Alicia Sacramone
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