“ I found out from my own experience that the best way to involve my daughter, Joanna, in sports is to participate with her. Recently, a mother asked me how I got my children to swim laps. The truth is, I've never asked my children to do laps. They see me do laps and want to do it with me. Parental participation is one way. Donna De Varona Swimmer
“ That is where the power, opportunity, and choice come from-when you have money. Money equals opportunity. There is no question. Billie Jean King Tennis Player
“ Once you start carrying your own suitcase, paying your own bills, running your own show, you've done something to yourself that makes you one of those women men like to call 'a pal' and 'a good sport,' the kind of woman they tell their troubles to. But you've cut yourself off from the orchids and the diamond bracelets, except those you buy yourself. Sophie Tucker Singer
“ I don't want to leave the sport saying I could have run faster. I just want to be tapped out, like I gave it my all. Justin Gatlin Olympic Athlete