Bill Toomey

“I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.”

“I have read many studies out of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and they demonstrated that Vitamin E, Co-Q-10, and Fish Oil could protect the immune system of athletes and prevent disease.”

“The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women.”

“Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.”

“The Ancient Games are relatively obscure to most Olympians, but to understand just what the Games are about, it is really necessary to investigate the roots and the meaning that has transformed culture and society for so many years.”

“The greatest feeling of accomplishment for me is the fact that I was an athlete who was somewhat disabled.”

“Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.”

“During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S.”

“The East Germans first used biomechanics. This meant that rather than guessing about technique and form, they could apply changes to athletic performance based on science.”

“It is always possible to improve.”

“Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.”

“Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools and playing fields, it takes the actions of legions of people who might not be Olympians.”

“Athens will again be the host of the Games in 2004, but there are rumors that they might be switched if the Greeks don't begin to construct the sites faster.”

“Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is that you are pursuing.”

“I think that money has changed my sport.”

“We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the Games and even the suspicion of guilt can ruin a reputation for life.”