Welcome to the world of Debi Thomas, where her words resonate with wisdom, passion, and resilience. Debi Thomas is not only a figure skater of remarkable talent, but she is also a source of inspiration for many with her insightful reflections on life, determination, and success. As the first African American to win a medal in the Winter Olympics and a former World Champion, Debi Thomas’s journey embodies the spirit of breaking barriers and achieving greatness against all odds.
In this collection of Debi Thomas quotes, you’ll find a treasure trove of wisdom and motivation. Whether you’re seeking encouragement to pursue your dreams, facing challenges head-on, or simply looking for inspiration to navigate life’s twists and turns, Debi Thomas’s words offer guidance and perspective. From her experiences on the ice to her reflections on resilience and determination, her quotes are sure to uplift and empower you in your own journey of personal growth and achievement.
Probably the ’86 nationals. That was my first real national title and first real statement I ever made in figure skating, and my life changed after I returned. Debi Thomas
Being an Olympian, I always have this strong belief in excellence. Debi Thomas
I want people to know when I’m taking care of them I’ll give it all that I’ve got. Debi Thomas
I just thought that it was magical having to glide across the ice. Debi Thomas
My skating is a very emotional thing that comes from the heart, never doing it for the medal. Debi Thomas
I’ve got this thing with skating and school – to see how much I can accomplish. Debi Thomas
I would make my mom buy me the toy doctor kit. Debi Thomas
I tell people I’m too stupid to know what’s impossible. I have ridiculously large dreams, and half the time they come true. Debi Thomas
I wanted to be a doctor since I was five. Debi Thomas
I got a bronze medal and I can’t complain about that, the only African-American to get a medal in the Winter Olympics. Debi Thomas
I begged my mom to let me start skating. Debi Thomas
I watch a lot of professional skating, and I am really looking forward to going to nationals. Debi Thomas
So I went for engineering, specifically product design, which I enjoyed. Debi Thomas
The Olympics: not one of my better memories. Debi Thomas
I am not really sure how I got interested in medicine. Debi Thomas
But I like it when my patients are impressed not knowing that I was an Olympian. Debi Thomas
For as long as I can really remember, I wanted to be a doctor. Debi Thomas
What was most important to me at the Olympics was going out there and performing my best. When I messed up the first jump combination, which was my big move, it hit me that I messed up the program of my life. Debi Thomas
Right now I am doing my residency in orthopedic research. Debi Thomas
My mother introduced me to many different things, and figure skating was one of them. I just thought that it was magical having to glide across the ice. Debi Thomas
I was always very strong in math, physics and calculus. Debi Thomas
Just because you didn’t start out perfect doesn’t mean you can’t have an excellent result in the end. Debi Thomas
