My parents were great at making sure I got out of bed when I needed to play football on a Sunday morning and that I was ready after school to go to training on a Tuesday and Thursday. But it was never forced upon me or rammed down my throat. If it had been, I could have ended up hating sport.
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"My parents were great at making sure I got out of bed when I needed to play football on a Sunday morning and that I was ready after school to go to training on a Tuesday and Thursday. But it was never forced upon me or rammed down my throat. If it had been, I could have ended up hating sport." — Greg Rutherford #sportscompetition
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My parents were great at making sure I got out of bed when I needed to play football on a Sunday morning and that I was ready after school to go to training on a Tuesday and Thursday. But it was never forced upon me or rammed down my throat. If it had been, I could have ended up hating sport. — Greg Rutherford
About Greg Rutherford
Greg Rutherford was a Athlete from United Kingdom (1986–present).
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Who said "My parents were great at making sure I got out of bed when I needed to play foo…"?
This quote is attributed to Greg Rutherford, a Athlete from United Kingdom.
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Greg Rutherford lived from 1986 – present.
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