Dan Gable

Wrestler

1948-10-25

Quotes by Dan Gable

• If you're going to stay in the Olympics, you've got to be entertaining and get sponsorship.

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• Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.

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• My valleys are higher than most people's peaks. I stay at that level.

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• The 1st period is won by the best technician. The 2nd period is won by the kid in the best shape. The 3rd period is won by the kid with the biggest heart.

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• Freedom across the world is a result of many individuals working together.

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• When my wrestlers got their hands raised, I jumped for joy.

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• Wrestlers are a little more dedicated than, and are different from, the other people, which may be strange.

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• My advice to young wrestlers is that your surroundings really make a difference. You want to put yourself in good, positive surroundings.

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• My wrestling and family go together. It's always been that way, from day one with my mom and dad, my sister, my wife, four daughters, grandsons, son-in-laws.

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• Many of those who have paid the ultimate price for freedom have come through the wrestling ranks. We need to honor them and win this decision to have wrestling - the world's oldest sport - remain a part of the most prestigious athletic competition in the world, the Olympics.

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• More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill - none have wrestled without pride.

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• My coaches were great. My mom and dad. My dad never missed a wrestling meet.

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