15+ Evelyn Ashford Quotes On Education, Culture And Flo Jo

Evelyn Ashford is an American track and field athlete who competed in the Olympics from 1976 to 1996. She won four gold medals and one silver medal in the 100-meter and 4x100-meter relays. She was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1999. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Evelyn Ashford on education, leadership, culture.

Whatever muscles I have are the product of my own hard work and nothing else. — Evelyn Ashford

I can feel the wind go by when I run. It feels good. It feels fast. — Evelyn Ashford

I am thrilled to be 31, still running and having my daughter watch me even if it is on TV. — Evelyn Ashford

I believe in women. I believe in myself. I believe in my body. — Evelyn Ashford

Before me, sprinters retired at 23 or 24. I run because I still like it, I can make a living, and I feel I was born to do it. And because people tell me I can't do it. — Evelyn Ashford

I want to combine a business major with studies in clothing and textiles. — Evelyn Ashford

Now, I talk to athletes who answer questions with a 'yeah'. I realize I used to do that. Or they answer very quickly and you stand there trying to come up with another question to ask. I've seen both sides and it's been very educational. — Evelyn Ashford

I always want to be the best and if I can't, I don't want to run. — Evelyn Ashford

I can't run forever. I decided to go back to school for my degree, because I know now there's more to life than track. — Evelyn Ashford

I was single-minded and I had tunnel vision. Now it's time for a change. — Evelyn Ashford

I want it all. Fame, fortune and all the commercials there are to do. — Evelyn Ashford

I take pride in everything I do. I don't want to be handed anything. I want to earn it. — Evelyn Ashford

I have a nice family and I'm well rounded. — Evelyn Ashford

When I'm running fast, I don't feel anything, it's effortless, it's like my feet don't even touch the ground, it's like I'm flying. — Evelyn Ashford

I've noticed that since I've been pregnant I see babies everywhere. I love talking to them. I never used to really like kids that much. I guess it comes out of you naturally. — Evelyn Ashford

Life Lessons by Evelyn Ashford

1. Evelyn Ashford's hard work and dedication to her sport demonstrate the importance of setting goals and working hard to achieve them.
2. Her perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity show that with enough determination and focus, anything is possible.
3. Her success in the face of obstacles serves as an example of the power of dedication and focus in achieving one's goals.