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A former world-record-holding gold medalist! Famous quotes by Naoko Takahashi, former track and field athlete

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Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, former track and field athlete Naoko Takahashi won a gold medal and became the first woman in Japanese sports to receive the People’s Honor Award.

She’s also known by the nickname “Q-chan,” which, as you may know, came from her performing an impression of the character Obake no Q-taro at her first company after graduating.

This time, we’ll introduce some of Naoko Takahashi’s famous quotes—sure to convey the extraordinary effort hidden behind her cute smile!

Gold medalist and former world record holder! Memorable quotes from former track and field athlete Naoko Takahashi (11–20)

I consider myself not a “successer” but a “grower.” The former ends once you succeed, but the latter is eternal as long as you keep growing.Naoko Takahashi

A quote from Naoko Takahashi, women's marathon gold medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics #SuccessfulPerson #Growth #GoldMedalist

I consider myself not a “successer” but a “grower.” The former ends once you succeed, but the latter is eternal as long as you keep growing. — Naoko Takahashi

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“Successful person” and “person who grows” are similar but slightly different terms, aren’t they? Naoko Takahashi describes herself not as a successful person, but as someone who keeps growing.

As a gold medalist at the Sydney Olympics, she is undoubtedly a success, but if you read the words that follow, you’ll likely understand why she calls herself someone who grows.

Continuing to put in effort and to keep growing is anything but easy.

However, it can also be said to be an indispensable element of success.

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced quotes from Naoko Takahashi, a former track and field athlete who is now active as a sports caster.

What did you think? Each quote reminds us that behind great achievements lie extraordinary effort and setbacks.

If you’re currently working hard toward your dreams or goals, be sure to take these to heart!