Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have to love them all, and you can't afford losing one.
Daley Thompson

But if kids take up things like hockey and football they will go back to it.
Daley Thompson

For kids it's natural to be competitive.
Daley Thompson

If you're not in it you can't win it.
Daley Thompson

Most people doing the decathlon these days are quite boring, so people don't relate to them.
Daley Thompson

Sport fosters many things that are good; teamwork and leadership.
Daley Thompson

We live in the best place on earth but at times the worst.
Daley Thompson

When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours.
Daley Thompson