I'm looking forward to the fighting with no headgear - I'm jealous. I kind of want to go back to the Olympics… — Deontay Wilder Copy Share Image
Yes, winning the gold medal was undoubtedly the biggest day of my career - mostly because I won the way I had… — Frank Shorter Copy Share Image
No matter what, like, I couldn't - I could break a world record, get an Olympic gold medal, and my mom would… — Ryan Lochte Copy Share Image
I had trouble finding my next goal after winning a gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics, but the interest of the public… — Yuna Kim Copy Share Image
There's always a point where you get knocked down. But I draw on what I've learned on the track: If you work… — Lolo Jones Copy Share Image
Autocratic countries have attempted to leverage hosting the Olympics into legitimizing their stances among the global community: Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union,… — Michael Waltz Copy Share Image
Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
So much of my life and my style and sensibility are influenced by skateboarding. It's counter-culture and skateboarding is my introduction to… — Vic Mensa Copy Share Image
Running my hands really fast up and down the fretboard... I mean, anybody can do that. It's the Guitar Olympics, and I… — The Edge Copy Share Image
“If I ever meet Michael Phelps, I’m going to tell him that I am that Michael Phelps of random thoughts. Then I’ll… — Jarod Kintz Copy Share Image
You can be an Olympic champion in 9.5 secs, but to be the greatest, there's more to it. It takes a bit… — Daley Thompson Copy Share Image
During my first Olympics in 1980, at the age of 23, I was physically in great condition but mentally too inexperienced to… — Sebastian Coe Copy Share Image
Skateboarding is as much, or more, an art of mode of expression than it is a sport. What skateboarding has given me… — Rodney Mullen Copy Share Image
By bringing Little Sun to Tate Modern and the London Olympics, I hope to realise an art project for those who typically… — Olafur Eliasson Copy Share Image
“I used to swim and dream of having a few Olympic gold medals to my name. But that’s out of the question… — Jarod Kintz Copy Share Image
I wasn't a great skater and I needed my skates to be perfect - really tight around the ankles. But I couldn't… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
In the 123rd minute of the semifinal game at the Olympics against Canada, I scored the game-winning goal that brought us to… — Alex Morgan Copy Share Image
I have prepared myself to be at my peak in London. But in the Olympics, there are so many factors. You need… — Vijender Singh Copy Share Image
Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but you never know if it's going to… — H. Jackson Brown, Jr Copy Share Image
I did get to go to the Olympic trials in '88 and '92. I was 7th and 11th, so I didn't place… — Dot Jones Copy Share Image
I was always really inspired by watching the older girls competing, just seeing other Olympians do great things, and I just really… — Aly Raisman Copy Share Image
Investment is crucial but it's just the start. You look at some of the nations that have massive budgets but don't perform,… — Chris Hoy Copy Share Image
I was born in the U.S., and that's who I rep. Although when the winter Olympics come around, I'm pretty partial to… — Anders Holm Copy Share Image
To be out there in the Olympics skating the board that's actually my own and a company that me and my homies… — Nyjah Huston Copy Share Image
I am thrilled to be an Olympian, and I think that although we will be underdogs we can beat many teams and… — Steve Nash Copy Share Image
Never Hold Your Head High With Pride Or Ego. Remember.., Even The Winner Of A Gold Medal, Gets The Medal Only When… — Ritu Ghatourey Copy Share Image
The Chicago Special Olympics prove a very fundamental fact, the fact that exceptional children - children with mental retardation - can be… — Eunice Kennedy Shriver Copy Share Image
I had been skating basically since I could walk. I started on my knees and would cruise around the local skatepark until… — Nyjah Huston Copy Share Image
Although the general security situation for the Beijing Olympics remains stable, we still face the challenges of terrorism, separatism and extremism. — Zhou Yongkang Copy Share Image
When I'm on planes, I'd talk to people and I'd tell them I compete in the X Games. Some would know what… — Shaun White Copy Share Image
Skating is a sport that I found a lot of interest in from a very, very young age. Ultimately, I think that… — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
I wanted to come out here and let people know how strong a skater I am. I'm excited about next year. I… — Ryan Sheckler 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
The skaters a lot of times do their own hair and makeup before they compete. That was always kind of a ritual...that… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
Whatever the reason is, I hope we can finish talking about the Olympics. It's gone, it's behind us. The schedule wasn't proper… — Saku Koivu Copy Share Image
An Olympic gold medal is something that almost seems like a fantasy. Yes, of course I want it, since I was a… — Hannah Kearney Copy Share Image
I was part of the Indian contingent that went to Karachi for an invitational meet, before the Moscow Olympics of 1980 and… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Skateboarding is a part of Hip-Hop culture. I think it's the fifth element of Hip-Hop - emceeing, deejaying, b-boying, graffiti, and skateboarding.… — Yelawolf Copy Share Image
Anything that looks at sport in its entirety is my bag. It's not just about bringing back medals, it's about communities, people's… — Denise Lewis Copy Share Image
Ever since I was a little kid, I loved being the centre of attention. I think it's part of the reason why… — Kaetlyn Osmond Copy Share Image
