Bill Toomey
Bill Toomey
William Anthony Toomeyis a former American track and field competitor and the 1968 Olympic decathlon champion...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth10 January 1939
CountryUnited States of America
careers empty stadiums
I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.
motivational war athlete
The Olympics have been with the world since 776 B.C., and have only been interrupted by war, especially in the modern era.
past roles continuing
Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.
people support coaching
People need to know that by donating, coaching, and just lending support, anyone can become part of the wonderful global family.
fun keys training
A key factor is to do training that is fun.
requirements should pursuit
Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is that you are pursuing.
sports hands world
My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.
sports squash creative
Once you have selected a sport or a creative activity, the rules are pretty much the same.
exercise tools optimum
As I mentioned previously, the tools that allow for optimum health are diet and exercise.
easter science athletic
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.
journey realizing ability
Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something.
athlete helping nutrition
Nutrition is also a valuable component that can help athletes both protect themselves and improve performance.
athlete accomplishment feelings
The greatest feeling of accomplishment for me is the fact that I was an athlete who was somewhat disabled.
american-athlete
During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S.