Qualifying for the Olympic Games was one of those moments where you just cry because it was like you've climbed Mount Everest. — Natalie du Toit Copy Share Image
I never dreamed of being a flagbearer. Every athlete has a wish to get to the Olympic Games. I had that wish,… — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
“Why is luge a sport? You dress up like a giant sperm and go sledding really fast. That’s hardly athletic. Phallic and… — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
The female body is a masterpiece. Everyone likes to look at the female body, especially in dynamic, athletic sport. — Natalie Cook Copy Share Image
I lost in the amateurs, losing a controversial fight that stopped me going to an Olympic Games - and it's not a… — Callum Smith Copy Share Image
I am grateful for my time with U.S. Speedskating and U.S.A. Baseball, as well as for all of my teammates, and I… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
The opportunity to represent my country at the Olympic Games is one of the greatest honors I've experienced in my career. — DeMarcus Cousins Copy Share Image
I would prefer chess to become part of the Olympic Games. This would also lead to chess become more accepted as a… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
Hosting the Olympic Games of course guarantees the world's attention, but there is more to it than simply bathing in the global… — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
I've started late, I was 19 years old. I've trained with Victor Zilberman - he's a Russian-Jewish from Moldova. His son David… — Georges St-Pierre Copy Share Image
I remember as a kid watching one of the Olympic games, and I was cheering for a big track athlete. He was… — Malcolm Gladwell Copy Share Image
I wouldn't mind a spotlight also focused on the crowd, because, I think, one of the things that made the Olympic Games… — Roy Hodgson Copy Share Image
I don't think that the Olympic games are a good place to bring up any political issues because it should be about… — Kristin Armstrong Copy Share Image
I'd been ready too, because before Olympic Games, I wasn't compete in big competition like, World Championship, like European Championship. I just… — Olga Korbut Copy Share Image
It has been said that the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games is something that an athlete will remember for the rest… — Jeff Fenech Copy Share Image
The spirit of the Olympic Games has always been to celebrate the world's best athletes and appreciate the talent, diversity and culture… — Michelle Steel Copy Share Image
My family love living in London. It is a fantastic city and a city such as this deserves to host the Olympic… — Jose Mourinho Copy Share Image
I run to be known as the greatest runner, the greatest of all time. I could not eat or sleep for a… — Noureddine Morceli Copy Share Image
The 2012 London Olympic Games fostered a generation of hope. I witnessed women participating for the very first time, representing every nation. — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
Coming out of the Olympic Games, I was the golden boy and I got put up on a pedestal. I got stuff… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
Don't ever in your life do a World Cup and the Olympic Games at the same time. This will make your life… — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
As a British fashion designer, it is an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be creative director of Team GB as the hosting nation… — Stella McCartney Copy Share Image
I don't think revenge is enough to fuel the fire it takes to go to an Olympic Games and be successful. — Scott Moir Copy Share Image
I know everyone has Olympic dreams, but if you really think about it, you just don't want to go to the Olympics.… — Sam Mikulak Copy Share Image
Swimming and athletics are the big gigs at the Olympic games. Cycling and rowing are pretty big for Britain, but globally, the… — Clare Balding Copy Share Image
When you get to an event like the Olympic Games, you can put too much pressure on yourself. — Eric Shanteau Copy Share Image
I'm so over the moon that I have the opportunity to represent my country at a third Olympic Games. — Libby Trickett Copy Share Image
In the spirit of the Olympic Games, they traditionally ask that all fighting and warfare around the world stop. So, there's hope… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
I grew up not really thinking I had a disability. I grew up thinking I had different shoes — Oscar Pistorius Copy Share Image
The Olympic games are already there and we don't have even half of what you need to train well. — Dayron Robles Copy Share Image
I never expected to win three medals in the Athens Olympic Games. Of course, I would rather have won one gold. — Marian Dragulescu Copy Share Image
Which would you rather be, a conqueror in the Olympic games, or the crier that proclaims who are conquerors? — Homer Copy Share Image
I remember watching the 2002 Olympic Games and watching the men's event. I just started figure skating, and I remember thinking how… — Max Aaron Copy Share Image
It had been a dream of mine to go to an Olympic Games since I was about seven years old. I didn't… — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
Maybe we should hold the next [Olympic] games in Afghanistan and hope the Soviets pull out of that one too. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
We now have exactly the same situation as we had at the start of the race, only exactly the opposite. — Murray Walker Copy Share Image
Many track and field people know that if I stay relaxed and run my race like I'm supposed to, I will be… — Asafa Powell Copy Share Image
My children can really understand the Olympic Games, To have a medal is very, very special. — Tim Henman Copy Share Image