Al Oerter
Al Oerter
Alfred Oerter, Jr.was an American athlete, and a four-time Olympic Champion in the discus throw. He was the first athlete to win a gold medal in the same individual event in four consecutive Olympics. Oerter is an inductee of the IAAF Hall of Fame...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDiscus Thrower
Date of Birth19 September 1936
CountryUnited States of America
wave
It was like a tidal wave went through the city.
leadership sports winning
So what if I never win my fifth gold medal; It's only one end of the string. It's competing that matters. It's proving that there is a place for guys like me in sports. It's a persona challenge to extend myself.
throwers my-own
I don't compete with other discus throwers. I compete with my own history.
secret shortcuts substitutes
There's no substitute for work. There are no shortcuts. There are no secrets.
focus-and-concentration long calm
As long as I can concentrate and remain somewhat calm, I can normally do very well.
sports thinking throwing
I don't think the discus will ever attract any interest until they let us start throwing them at one another.
exercise doors training
To exercise at or near capacity is the best way I know of reaching a true introspective state. If you do it right, it can open all kinds of inner doors.
meaningful self competition
Competition in its best form is a test of self. It has nothing to do with medals. The winner is the person who gets the most out of themselves.
hockey olympic
It has to be the '80 Olympic hockey team.
american-athlete
I never set out to beat the world. I just set out to do my absolute best.