I think gymnastics trained me as a person, too. Without the lessons I learned in gymnastics, I would be crushed. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Four years ago, I was thinking… no Olympics, who am I? Probably in ’04, I was identified with gymnastics. I thought gymnastics… — Raj Bhavsar Copy Share Image
Strength and conditioning are the keys to good performance and longevity in gymnastics. — Suzanne Yoculan Copy Share Image
When I was younger, the people making the sacrifice were my parents. It's not a cheap sport. Luckily, I had parents who… — Jonathan Horton Copy Share Image
We want and expect to win the silver or gold. A bronze would be a step back. In fact, we think it… — Betty Okino Copy Share Image
Gymnastics has made me strong. I feel like it broke me down to my lowest point, but at the same time, it… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
Staying in shape does not come easily, especially as you get older and you don't have as much time or energy to… — Eva Longoria Copy Share Image
When you're a child, you take things for granted. For instance, my mum didn't have a lot of money, but I went… — Holliday Grainger Copy Share Image
The coaches today should realize that they are, after all, working with children who sometimes have to stand up to physical and… — Elena Mukhina Copy Share Image
“Transcend the terrestrial; surpass the celestial, from nature’s hands when you receive the sublime pleasures of dance.” — Shah Asad Rizvi Copy Share Image
Gymnastics demands so much of our time. We train all week and travel and compete on weekends. The people you're surrounded by… — Amanda Borden Copy Share Image
Go into the sport because you have fun doing it, not because of 'what ifs' and dreams of gold medals. That way,… — Shannon Miller Copy Share Image
You want to picture yourself being on top and doing amazing gymnastics. — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
There will be mistakes and there will be falters. There will be things that are not a part of your plan. See… — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
“She who is a dancer can only sway the silk of her hair like the summer breeze.” — Shah Asad Rizvi Copy Share Image
Talent alone is not enough. I believe that a really good gymnast is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration. — Vladislav Rastorotsky Copy Share Image
By continually increasing the difficulty of the sport, we are discouraging younger athletes from starting and continuing in the sport. But most… — Svetlana Boginskaya Copy Share Image
I am endeavoring to steer gymnastics out of a dead end that satisfies only a handful of short-sighted individuals with nostalgia for… — Bruno Grandi Copy Share Image
I had a couple friends from all the different cliques in school, but my true friends were my gymnastics teammates. I grew… — Nicole Anderson Copy Share Image
The majority of people who get in the sport of gymnastics do not go to the Olympics or get a Division 1… — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
I was 16 when I quit gymnastics and decided to start acting. I started booking immediately after. I was very lucky and… — Nina Dobrev Copy Share Image
It's human nature to be timid in the face of obstacles, but I have learned to believe that challenges are opportunities for… — Dominique Moceanu Copy Share Image
