I think fans can tell if you just slap a skateboarder on a game - you can't fool kids. — Shaun White Copy Share Image
We surprised ourselves in '84 when we thought we could win a major tournament but hadn't yet until we won the gold… — Karch Kiraly Copy Share Image
When I decided to go for four gold medals I planned it out over a few years. It was in four different… — Carl Lewis Copy Share Image
As an athlete, I hope we can remain focused on the Olympic spirit which celebrates achievement in sport by peoples of all… — Brian Boitano Copy Share Image
Thank you guys for believing in my ability and supporting me in my Olympic journey. — Simone Biles Copy Share Image
For our team leotards, we get about ten to choose from to actually compete in at the Olympics. — McKayla Maroney 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
I am a figure skater, which helps me appreciate Newton's theory of mechanics. — Michio Kaku Copy Share Image
The medals no-one will ever wear should be the ones that reflect the most. It's not an ending, it's not a period… — Jim Sheeler Copy Share Image
As a co-chair of the State's 2010 Olympics Task Force, I am working to make sure our border crossings are ready to… — Rick Larsen 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
Every year, I think of Worlds as the big meet, but now, it's the Olympics. I'm blessed to even have the opportunity… — Simone Biles Copy Share Image
I don't want to compete. I want to skate for the joy. I get so nervous in competition. I get always sick.… — Katarina Witt Copy Share Image
My having won a gold medal in Beijing is not going to be an extra advantage. It does not have any bearing… — Abhinav Bindra Copy Share Image
U.S. Speedskating has been riddled with problems since when I started my career, and we were always able to look past that.… — Apolo Ohno Copy Share Image
I think it is going to be wonderful. I went to the Paralympics in Beijing and have seen how brilliant the sport… — Boris Johnson Copy Share Image
The greatest finish line for me was finishing college - it was a pact I made with my mother, during a time… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
From the very start in 1969, I wanted to be a part of helping our Special Olympics athletes succeed. I wanted to… — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
[Piper] rushed to get dressed. By the time she got up on deck, the others had already gathered—all hastily dressed except for… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Well that's a bit of a question like saying, what have you learned in life that would help you lead? My whole… — Mitt Romney Copy Share Image
We're trying to learn from [Olympic] Beijing, which could be very intimidating. We've learned to expect it's power, it majesty and that… — Danny Boyle Copy Share Image
Sometimes I feel envious when my friends go to parties and I have to go to bed. But my friends always tell… — Janet Evans Copy Share Image
Anything I do, I do with 110 percent. Right now, my biggest goal is the 2016 Olympics. My main focus is that.… — Ryan Lochte Copy Share Image
“DUTCH MASTERS: Historic Olympic Dominance AP SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Jorrit Bergsma set an Olympic record and led another Dutch speedskating sweep… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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