Sam Mussabini Quotes in Chariots of Fire (1981)

Sam Mussabini: Eric Liddell? He's no real problem...

Harold M. Abrahams: [Eric has already beaten Harold once] You could have fooled me.

Sam Mussabini: Yeah, he's fast! But he won't go any faster. He's a gut runner, digs deep! But a short sprint is run on nerves. It's tailor-made for neurotics.

Sam Mussabini: Do you want to know why you lost today?

[Harold nods]

Sam Mussabini: You're over striding.

[Sets coins in a row]

Sam Mussabini: Now these coins represent the steps in your sprint.

[Pushes coins together]

Sam Mussabini: Can you find me another two coins, Mr. Abraham?

[Harold looks up]

Sam Mussabini: Remember, over striding. Death for the sprinter

[shakes his head]

Sam Mussabini: . Knocks you back.

[Slaps Harold across the cheek. Harold winces]

Sam Mussabini: Like that!

[Slaps Harold again]

Sam Mussabini: And that!

[Sam laughs and grabs Harold by the arm]

Sam Mussabini: .