Bob Beamon quotes

I think track is still one of the most exciting participant sports, but we haven't been able to capitalize on that excitement through television and the print media. (Bob Beamon)
Whatever you do, don't do it halfway. View quote
Bob Beamon
In Jamaica High School in New York, my coach was Larry Ellis, and he said I could probably make the Olympic team. He gave me something to shoot for. View quote
Bob Beamon
My participation in the Art of the Olympians is a natural extension of my athletic career. I find creating a piece of art in many respects mirrors my long jumping efforts illustrating that hard work and inspiration will always be the foundation for success. View quote
Bob Beamon
I had to get beat to understand how to win. View quote
Bob Beamon
Sometimes when you've reached a peak experience, you look for other peak experiences... I'd always been interested in art. I was looking for other experiences outside of sports. Art was a form of expression I had always liked a great deal. View quote
Bob Beamon