11+ Zola Budd Quotes On Race, Olympics And Power

Zola Budd is a South African middle and long-distance runner. She gained international fame in the 1980s for setting world records and competing in the 1984 Olympic Games. She is best known for her barefoot running style and her rivalry with British athlete Mary Decker. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Zola Budd on race, olympics, power.

I can drink tea until the cows come home and I love the atmosphere in tea-shops. — Zola Budd

I think it's one of the most natural things for any human to do is to be able to run because it's that flight or fight reaction you have. You either fight or you run away. It's just a natural way for us to move. — Zola Budd

Coming from a farming background, I saw nothing out of the ordinary in running barefoot, although it seemed to startle the rest of the athletics world. I have always enjoyed going barefoot and when I was growing up I seldom wore shoes, even when I went into town. — Zola Budd

I no longer run barefoot. — Zola Budd

Looking back... it's hard to understand what all the fuss was about as things changed in just a few years. When you look at all the things that have happened in the world, it seems very small. — Zola Budd

I will never regret not denouncing apartheid. — Zola Budd

When you sit in America you miss the open plains and you miss the sound of rain and the smell of rain and the smell of the veld. If you're African it's different and I don't think one will ever become an American or British. It doesn't matter where you move, you will always be a South African. — Zola Budd

There were always a couple of loonies who caused all the trouble. — Zola Budd

She hasn't run faster than herself before — Zola Budd

I have strong views about South African politics and I still don't feel I need to make public statements. — Zola Budd

Tea-shops were to become my favourite haunts in England. — Zola Budd

Life Lessons by Zola Budd

1. Zola Budd's story is a reminder that hard work and perseverance can help us to achieve our goals, no matter the obstacles we face.
2. Her story also shows that with dedication and focus, we can overcome any challenge and come out stronger.
3. Finally, it is a reminder that we should never give up, even when faced with adversity, as we can always find a way to succeed.