I never thought about competing in the Olympic Games when I was growing up. — Simone Biles Copy Share Image
We didn't underestimate them. They were just a lot better than we thought. — Bobby Robson Copy Share Image
The Olympic Games is the most important tournament for Russian guys. — Alexander Ovechkin Copy Share Image
When anyone tells me I can't do anything, I'm just not listening anymore. — Florence Griffith Joyner Copy Share Image
Ever since I was a kid and all the time I have played in the NHL, NHL players have played in the… — Alexander Ovechkin Copy Share Image
I remember watching the 1992 Barcelona Games on TV, and I watched Limba Ram shoot. That was my first exposure to the… — Abhinav Bindra Copy Share Image
I love the Olympic Games. The Olympics are an event that few can fathom but all can enjoy, and that's why athletes… — Johnny Weir 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
There can be distractions, but if you're isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition. — Mary Lou Retton 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
My goal is to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games, and I'll fight and continue going until I do that. — Troy Dumais Copy Share Image
Every city and country just has a different reason for wanting to host the [Olympic] games. — Gary Hustwit Copy Share Image
The Olympic Games showed how, with the nation united behind it, and the right combination of public and private enterprise, the most… — Rachel Reeves Copy Share Image
I never had one day that I didn't want to be on the ice, because I always had an objective for that… — Apolo Ohno Copy Share Image
I was always a fan but me and Kevin Pattero, he was a friend of mine who trained for the Olympic games… — Ric Flair Copy Share Image
“It has been a wonderful experience to compete in the Olympic Games and to bring home a gold medal. But since I… — Eric Liddell 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
If your Olympic Hero were to use the Worm in the 1996 Olympic Games, it would be so embarassing to all the… — Kurt Angle 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
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
Pythagoras used to say that life resembles the Olympic Games: a few people strain their muscles to carry off a prize; others… — Michel de Montaigne 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
Searching for funds to continue my skating career when I was 17, I called the Women's Sports Foundation in New York. The… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
My mom always has this amazing ability to always see the best in a situation. In that moment [when finished 2nd in… — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
The Olympic Games are for the world and all nations must be admitted to them. — Pierre de Coubertin Copy Share Image
I love wushu a lot and I would love to see it included in future Olympic Games. — Jackie Chan Copy Share Image
The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens. — Bill Toomey Copy Share Image
Most people should be given a chance to compete in the Olympic Games. — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
Just under 10 seconds for Nigel Mansell. Call it 9.5 seconds in round numbers. — Murray Walker Copy Share Image
All of the major events are fun. Obviously the Olympic Games is top. — Jordan Larson Copy Share Image
I graduated a the top of my class in the '84 Olympic Games; I won a gold medal. — Scott Hamilton Copy Share Image
My one and only focus at the Olympic Games is to win a gold medal. — Jordan Burroughs Copy Share Image
The Olympic Games are always in the head of every sports athlete. We work for that. — Tina Maze Copy Share Image
My dream is to have a medal from the Olympic Games, and I will do my best to have it. — Petra Kvitova Copy Share Image
The Olympic Games were created for the exhaltation of the individual athlete. — Pierre de Coubertin Copy Share Image
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