There used to be a lot more politics in the Olympics, when the Soviet Bloc committed a lot of resources for propaganda… — Jim Courier Copy Share Image
Of course, when you're training your whole life to get to the Olympics, you train for gold. — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
My dream is to see an Indian with a gold medal in athletics in the Olympics. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Skating has so many styles. Once you pick up a skateboard, you'll find out that it's not a hobby, it's not a… — Lil Wayne Copy Share Image
When I win a gold medal in the Olympics... I would say every pain, tears and screams in training will be worth… — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
In skating there's always another jump or another spin variation or another thing to learn, and that's what I liked about it. — Gracie Gold Copy Share Image
The Paralympic Games is about transforming our perception of the world. — Stephen Hawking Copy Share Image
So proud of the USA men's gymnastics team. They were fantastic and I'm so happy for them!! — Aly Raisman 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
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
I feel it's right for me to wear a Canadian flag baseball hat. Regardless of the fact that my wife is Canadian… — Ashton Eaton Copy Share Image
Getting to the Olympics was, has always been, my swimming dream since I was 8 or 9 years old. You know, right… — Eric Shanteau Copy Share Image
The booing and the drama help make the Olympics interesting, but at what cost? When will people finally get tired of it… — Johnny Weir Copy Share Image
The Olympics are great, but they only truly mean something when the moments that come out of them are bigger than the… — W. Kamau Bell 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
Skating was something I really wanted to do; my parents knew nothing about it. They said they'd support me as long as… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
I'm pleased that I've balanced budgets. I was on the world of business for 25 years. If you didn't balance your budget,… — Mitt Romney Copy Share Image
Being champion is just priceless. I'm not trying to sound arrogant or anything but being Olympic champ, you have every country coming… — Henry Cejudo 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
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
I do identify with Olympic athletes quite a lot because they have to push to reach a certain plateau and some of… — Lawrence Jordan Copy Share Image
Let's start with the black glove. We felt it necessary being the fact that the Olympic Games, for the first time ever… — John Carlos Copy Share Image
“I wasn't even sure why I was getting this medal, really. No, that's not true. I knew why. It's like people you… — R.J. Palacio Copy Share Image
I learned to skate in our garage. We lived in the country in Florida, it was sort of farmish, and there was… — Rodney Mullen Copy Share Image
Learn To Be Flexible.. Bcoz, Even The Winner Of A Gold Medal, Gets His Medal Only When He Bows Down..! — Ritu Ghatourey Copy Share Image
Of course, I can't wait until I get the medal and I can walk around the house and say, 'Daddy, I got… — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
Every country when they have Olympics, a lot of people come out opposed. — Jackie Chan Copy Share Image
Obviously, I like doing crazy stuff given my history of skateboarding. — Darby Allin Copy Share Image
I have a lot of very happy memories of the Olympic Games, and the final against Nigeria and the goal mean an… — Angel Di Maria Copy Share Image
Every time I watch a performance, I'm disgusted with how I've skated. It's very hurtful for me. — Max Aaron Copy Share Image
The Olympic Rings tattoo has played its part and will continue to motivate me. — Sandeep Singh Copy Share Image
I swim when I am injured. What the best guys do is so hard. Michael Phelps is the best. — Usain Bolt Copy Share Image
The Olympics is about representing your country, and if you get an opportunity to play you give it all you have. — P.K. Subban Copy Share Image
The Olympics have just started and the Greeks are already 14 medals in debt. — Conan O'Brien Copy Share Image
My skating is a very emotional thing that comes from the heart, never doing it for the medal. — Debi Thomas Copy Share Image
Skating in itself is a difficult sport, and the amazing athletes within the sport are very challenging. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
People fall down, winners get up, and gold medal winners just get up faster! — Bonnie St. John 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
You see figure skaters fall all the time. It's the way you pick yourself back up and keep going. — Michelle Kwan Copy Share Image
If you are a complete perfectionist, then the truth is that this ice skating business will drive you a little crazy! — Dorothy Hamill Copy Share Image
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