Quotes by Evelyn Ashford

About Evelyn Ashford:

Evelyn Ashford is an American retired track and field athlete, the 1984 Olympic champion in the 100-meter dash. She ran under the 11-second barrier over 30 times and was the first to run under 11 seconds in an Olympic Games.
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I always want to be the best and if I can't, I don't want to run.

Evelyn Ashford

I have a nice family and I'm well rounded.

Evelyn Ashford

I want to combine a business major with studies in clothing and textiles.

Evelyn Ashford

I was single-minded and I had tunnel vision. Now it's time for a change.

Evelyn Ashford

I can feel the wind go by when I run. It feels good. It feels fast.

Evelyn Ashford

I can't run forever. I decided to go back to school for my degree, because I know now there's more to life than track.

Evelyn Ashford

I've noticed that since I've been pregnant I see babies everywhere. I love talking to them. I never used to really like kids that much. I guess it comes out of you naturally.

Evelyn Ashford

I want it all. Fame, fortune and all the commercials there are to do.

Evelyn Ashford

Now, I talk to athletes who answer questions with a 'yeah'. I realize I used to do that. Or they answer very quickly and you stand there trying to come up with another question to ask. I've seen both sides and it's been very educational.

Evelyn Ashford

I take pride in everything I do. I don't want to be handed anything. I want to earn it.

Evelyn Ashford

I am thrilled to be 31, still running and having my daughter watch me even if it is on TV.

Evelyn Ashford

Before me, sprinters retired at 23 or 24. I run because I still like it, I can make a living, and I feel I was born to do it. And because people tell me I can't do it.

Evelyn Ashford

The fastest way to get me to go out and do something is to tell me no way I can do it.

Evelyn Ashford

When I'm running fast, I don't feel anything, it's effortless, it's like my feet don't even touch the ground, it's like I'm flying.

Evelyn Ashford

Whatever muscles I have are the product of my own hard work and nothing else.

Evelyn Ashford

Author Bio

  • NameEvelyn Ashford
  • DescriptionAthletics competitor
  • BornApril 15, 1957
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSportsperson; Sprinter