Chad le Clos

Athlete

1992-04-12

Chad le Clos is a South African competitive swimmer and Olympic gold medalist in the 200 metre butterfly.

Quotes by Chad le Clos

I don't lift weights. I do fitness exercises to stay strong.
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My dad always taught me never to give up in my mind. You can never really beat me. It sounds ridiculous, but I will always come back for you. You can't beat someone who never gives up. I could lose 100 times to you, but I will always get you. I will die trying. This applies not only to swimming but to my life as well.
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Everyone can train hard when they are feeling good. But it's the days when you're feeling bad that you have to step up. That's when champions step up. They pull through.
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When I'm alone in my hotel room in some foreign place, I feel very lonely. Then I tuck into my favourite chocolate - Chuckles or Whispers - for some comfort.
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What I want to say is that nobody is unbeatable. There's a kid out there who probably wants to beat me. I train hard and try to be the best that I can be, but I don't disrespect my opponents. I am not disillusioned, either.
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An Olympic medal is much better than a world record, and so is a world championship or Commonwealth Games medal.
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