Daley Thompson

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

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

Sometimes you have to resist working on your strengths in favour of your weaknesses. The decathlon requires a wide range of skills.

There are severe limitations on civil rights. In the international arena, Iran is turning into an isolated country, and the international community is becoming more hostile toward it.

Technology is characterized by constant change, rapid innovation, creative destruction, and revolutionary products.

I don't really go out that much, if I'm honest. I'm quite a recluse. If I had my way, I'd probably be at home most of the time with a book and a cup of tea or glass of wine.