Top 7 Al Oerter Quotes (2025 Update)

1. “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.”

— Al Oerter

2. “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.”

— Al Oerter

3. “There’s no substitute for work. There are no shortcuts. There are no secrets.”

— Al Oerter

4. “I don’t compete with other discus throwers. I compete with my own history.”

— Al Oerter

5. “I don’t think the discus will ever attract any interest until they let us start throwing them at one another.”

— Al Oerter

6. “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.”

— Al Oerter

7. “As long as I can concentrate and remain somewhat calm, I can normally do very well.”

— Al Oerter

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