Evelyn Ashford

Athlete

Evelyn Ashford is a retired American track and field sprinter who competed in four Olympic Games, winning five medals. She is renowned for her powerful stride and her historic victory in the 100 meters at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Throughout her career, Ashford set a world record in the 100 meters and became the first woman to run the distance in under 11 seconds at the Olympics. Her legacy as one of the greatest female sprinters of all time is cemented by her longevity and consistent success on the international stage.

Apr 15, 1957 - Present American 4 Quotes

Quotes by Evelyn Ashford

“I've been in the sport for 15 years, and I've been a runner for 20, and it's not an easy thing to get up and go out and run every day.”
 — Evelyn Ashford
athletics discipline perseverance
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“I've always been very, very stubborn. I've always had my own mind. I'm not a person who's easily influenced.”
 — Evelyn Ashford
individuality self-awareness stubbornness
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“When you're a world-record holder, you're a marked man. Everybody's shooting for you.”
 — Evelyn Ashford
competition pressure success
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“My motivation comes from my desire to be the best.”
 — Evelyn Ashford
ambition excellence motivation
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