The Republic-of-China - back in the Olympic Games for the first time — David Coleman Copy Share Image
Being named to the Olympic team has special meaning to it because I feel like I've come full circle. — Mirai Nagasu Copy Share Image
I want to be recognised as exemplifying the Olympic spirit - one of the last true Olympians. — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
An Olympic pursuit really takes a full three to four years of Olympic preparation. — Apolo Ohno Copy Share Image
Ancient Olympic wrestlers sometimes would fight to the death. The IOC better understand we're ready to do that again. — Matt Valenti Copy Share Image
I'm so over the moon that I have the opportunity to represent my country at a third Olympic Games. — Libby Trickett Copy Share Image
I prefer playing ATP tournaments and Davis Cup competition rather than Olympic Games. — Dominic Thiem Copy Share Image
When you get to an event like the Olympic Games, you can put too much pressure on yourself. — Eric Shanteau Copy Share Image
Obviously in 2008 it was 538 (to win an Olympic gold) and most of my scores have been over that this year. — Tom Daley Copy Share Image
People say that it was degrading for an Olympic champion to run against a horse, but what was I supposed to do?… — Jesse Owens Copy Share Image
It would be simpler going to an Olympic Games knowing you had to nail one trick that you've done a hundred times,… — Caroline Buchanan Copy Share Image
I think an Olympic medal is the only thing missing from what I can physically achieve as a cyclist. I can't win… — Mark Cavendish Copy Share Image
I didn't know if I was gonna make the Olympic roster, but just to be part of that journey to get to… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
I know everyone has Olympic dreams, but if you really think about it, you just don't want to go to the Olympics.… — Sam Mikulak Copy Share Image
I'm very happy to fight on the same card with Vasyl Lomachenko and Oleksandr Gvozdyk. This is something we've been talking about… — Oleksandr Usyk Copy Share Image
Swimming and athletics are the big gigs at the Olympic games. Cycling and rowing are pretty big for Britain, but globally, the… — Clare Balding Copy Share Image
If there's any indirect way I can motivate or inspire Olympic athletes... that is one of the greatest honors. Even Natalie Coughlin… — Summer Sanders Copy Share Image
I remember as a kid watching one of the Olympic games, and I was cheering for a big track athlete. He was… — Malcolm Gladwell Copy Share Image
For sure, 2010 was the best year I've ever had. It couldn't have gone any better for me. Even if I just… — Lindsey Vonn Copy Share Image
Most coaches would consider leading a team to an Olympic gold medal a capper for a pretty good year. The same goes… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
I remember when I went to try out for the Olympic team in 1972, Coach Iba told me he didn't care how… — Doug Collins Copy Share Image
Already 2008 has proved a tumultuous year in terms of global perceptions of China, and there are still 59 days to go… — Martin Jacques 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
I'm trying to make better choices, and for me, this is kind of a rebirth. If I make the Olympic team? Great.… — Rulon Gardner Copy Share Image
Olympics are probably the most important thing for Russians than any other athletes in the whole world. Since I was a little… — Alexander Ovechkin Copy Share Image
I'm just sorry I couldn't come home with a second Olympic gold medal. — Katie Taylor Copy Share Image
There was a time where I was on top of the world, an Olympic hopeful. — Katelyn Ohashi Copy Share Image
The Olympic Games belong to the athletes and not to the politicians. — Avery Brundage Copy Share Image
