In 2007, I dreamed of Olympic gold but got outpointed in the Olympic trials. — Daniel Jacobs Copy Share Image
You do not boo an Olympic Gold Medalist. I'm the best in the world. I came here for you. You dont' boo… — Kurt Angle Copy Share Image
I was fortunate enough to coach the US Olympic team in Australia. The parks were full at all times. How can they… — Tommy Lasorda Copy Share Image
The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering… — Pierre de Coubertin Copy Share Image
'Ghost Canoe' takes place on the storm-tossed tip of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, where I spent a lot of time hiking and exploring. — Will Hobbs Copy Share Image
Who am I just to give up on track? This is something I've dreamed about since I was 9 years old, being… — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
Every city and country just has a different reason for wanting to host the [Olympic] games. — Gary Hustwit Copy Share Image
I have run with the Olympic Torch during the 2012 summer games in London and the 2014 winter games in Sochi. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
If I would have won that Olympic gold medal, I would have gotten a job somewhere coaching at a university, and I… — Daniel Cormier Copy Share Image
Whereas China has set about systematically striving for Olympic success since it re-entered global competition after years of isolation, India has remained… — Shashi Tharoor Copy Share Image
The Olympic Games is one of those moments that you remember forever, from the moment that you step foot in the country… — Michelle Kwan Copy Share Image
The Olympic Gold medal in 1968 was definitely the highest moment of my career. It was a dream come true. I was… — George Foreman Copy Share Image
Getting the Games for London has been the fulfilment of a dream. It is one which I truly believe can change the… — Sebastian Coe Copy Share Image
They usually say that after the Olympic Games, somebody's life changes forever, and a lot of times, it's the gold medalist. But… — Adam Rippon Copy Share Image
The incentive of a medal at the biggest sporting arena in the world is what drives me. Before I hang my gloves,… — Mary Kom Copy Share Image
My main point in this regard was to compete for my country and my people and to receive the support of the… — Alberto Juantorena Copy Share Image
A Dominican monk, Father Henri Didon, used it as a watchword for his pupils in sports at Arcueil College in Paris. Baron… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
When I was first writing, I was writing mostly about sporting events, which was really what my assignments were. I was working… — John Tesh Copy Share Image
I wanted to be the best street fighter in Houston, Texas. And I thought if I got a trophy or two, I'd… — George Foreman Copy Share Image
“I would by all means have men beware, lest Aesop 's pretty fable of the fly that sate on the pole of… — Francis Bacon Copy Share Image
The hard part for me was being an Olympic gold medalist and having that persona; you don't see too many Olympic gold… — Kurt Angle Copy Share Image
Despite my inability to qualify to qualify in South Africa, I did really appreciate the support I got from the IOC particularly… — Benjamin Boukpeti Copy Share Image
The Olympic Games are for 'the youth of the world,' but they're organized and scored by countries. It's no surprise that countries… — James Fallows Copy Share Image
From meeting Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones, teaming up, rehearsing, playing selected gigs outside of Britain, coming back into… — Jimmy Page Copy Share Image
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
Due to my love for 'Harry Potter,' I have to say my celebrity crush is Emma Watson and my Olympic crush is… — Sam Mikulak Copy Share Image
Now that I have an Olympic medal in my room, it makes me hungry for another and a different color one. — Gracie Gold Copy Share Image
Those Olympic lifters - how can you call someone the strongest man if he can't walk over to a car and pick… — Brian Shaw Copy Share Image
The Olympic Rings tattoo has played its part and will continue to motivate me. — Sandeep Singh Copy Share Image
At nine, my mom used to tell me she saw an Olympic medalist in me. I used to take it as a… — Saina Nehwal Copy Share Image
“These are the people who will encourage you to go after your dreams and will inspire you to succeed. Stick to them… — Steve Backley Copy Share Image
The Olympic Movement is a 20th century religion. Where there is no injustice of caste, of race, of family, of wealth. — Avery Brundage Copy Share Image
An Olympic medal in athletics is still a dream for India. Milkha Singh is the torchbearer for young athletes to achieve that… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Having an Olympic medal validates that you can be a successful freeskier... It's like a credential that sticks with you the rest… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image