The joint lubrication was not what it was when I was competing, and I decided that not having arthritis or rheumatism for the rest of my life was a lot more important to me than returning to the track.
Edwin Moses

I always got my work done before playing.
Edwin Moses

I was always more of an academic than a jock.
Edwin Moses

Stretching was a major part of my preparation.
Edwin Moses

Lots of people let it go by and never accomplish what they want. I just wanted to see what I could do.
Edwin Moses

My concentration level blocks out everything. Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training and concentrate in a meet.
Edwin Moses

I never struggled with injury problems because of my preparation - in particular my stretching.
Edwin Moses