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For myself, losing is not coming second. It's getting out of the water knowing you could have done better. For myself, I have won every race I've been in.
Ian Thorpe
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"For myself, losing is not coming second. It's getting out of the water knowing you could have done better. For myself, I have won every race I've been in."
— Ian Thorpe

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For myself, losing is not coming second. It's getting out of the water knowing you could have done better. For myself, I have won every race I've been in. — Ian Thorpe

About Ian Thorpe

Ian Thorpe was a Athlete from Australia (1982–present).

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Who said "For myself, losing is not coming second. It's getting out of the water knowing…"?
This quote is attributed to Ian Thorpe, a Athlete from Australia.
When did Ian Thorpe live?
Ian Thorpe lived from 1982 – present.