After quitting gymnastics in 2000, I was looking for that next thing where I could defy gravity. I was looking for something… — David Boudia Copy Share Image
Practical application is the only mordant which will set things in the memory. Study without it is gymnastics, and not work, which… — James Russell Lowell Copy Share Image
After thorough reflection, I realized that my desire to achieve my goals in this sport outweighed my self-doubt. This perseverance has helped… — Jonathan Horton Copy Share Image
My whole life revolved around gymnastics because I loved it so much. I home-schooled because of it; I changed my eating habits. — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
I'd really like to get to do some fighting, some martial arts training, because I think that would be really fun I… — Anna Paquin Copy Share Image
I began dancing when I was 7 years old. I was told that I had the perfect ballet dancers body and had… — Catherine Mary Stewart Copy Share Image
Gymnastics is my whole life, and I dream of going to the Olympics and being a world champ. — Aly Raisman Copy Share Image
...there are no limits on your dreams if you're willing to work for it — Shannon Miller Copy Share Image
When I first turned elite in gymnastics, when I was 14, that's when I really became more inspired than ever. I just… — Aly Raisman Copy Share Image
Figure skating is an unlikely Olympic event but its good television. It's sort of a combination of gymnastics and ballet. A little… — Andy Rooney Copy Share Image
Mentally there's no question about whether I still like the sport and love doing it. I think it's pretty clear to everyone… — Samantha Peszek Copy Share Image
Never give up and always keep fighting, because though times may be tough, the sacrifices do pay off, so just keep pushing… — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
I'm very easy to see on the podium because everyone else is small! — Svetlana Khorkina Copy Share Image
I was lucky enough, when I was younger, to have the chance to do as much as possible, and I found what… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
First, don't cry. That's the worst thing a gymnast can do in training, because it can ruin your concentration and lead to… — Rozalia Galiyeva Copy Share Image
Remember before nineteen seventy two Olympic Games I was total skinny, I was small, very strong, they may be don't like to… — Olga Korbut Copy Share Image
“Audience of angels descend in the ambiance reciting praises in your glory, when you wear your dance shoes, when you arrive at… — Shah Asad Rizvi Copy Share Image
I think about my goals. There were a lot of times in gymnastics when I really didn't want to go in and… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
My first experience with gymnastics was when I was in daycare. We took a field trip to a gym, and I was… — Simone Biles Copy Share Image
I did gymnastics when I was growing up and to this day I can still do the splits. — Kristin Kreuk Copy Share Image
I couldn't come back to gymnastics because the floors were too dusty for my health. — Sergei Polunin Copy Share Image
In gymnastics, smaller will always be better in many ways. The stress in the head, that will be the same for all.… — Bela Karolyi Copy Share Image
