It wasn't until I was 14 and watched the 1976 Olympic games on television that I really started to dream about the… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
It was a true honor to have represented my country at my first Paralympic Winter Games and proud to bring home gold… — Mike Schultz Copy Share Image
The Olympics are every four years and I think every athlete who competes in the Olympics wants the gold medal, and I… — George Gregan Copy Share Image
Being 19 years old and making the Olympic team on my last lift. I went 6-for-6 and had a perfect Olympic trial.… — Mark Henry Copy Share Image
My participation in the Art of the Olympians is a natural extension of my athletic career. I find creating a piece of… — Bob Beamon Copy Share Image
It's super cool - I have this link to Korea, and with the Olympics, I have this opportunity to represent the U.S.,… — Chloe Kim Copy Share Image
I took group lessons at a rink near my home. We first had to learn how to stand up on the ice… — Nancy Kerrigan Copy Share Image
As a goalkeeper experience is a massive thing, and there is nothing better than playing games, which thankfully I managed to do… — Jack Butland Copy Share Image
Whenever the national para-athletic games are held, information does not reach the athletes. Whether the physically-challenged athletes participate or not, is a… — Arunima Sinha Copy Share Image
It is a disgrace. I think darts should be at the Olympics. Obviously you'd have to cut out the drinking side of… — Adrian Lewis Copy Share Image
There's no day when I don't think it would be great to be 25 years old and have the Olympics coming in… — Daley Thompson Copy Share Image
You feel the Olympics and you get chills and nervous and a little scared. You go through the emotional roller coaster at… — Bode Miller Copy Share Image
Sochi started with the same problem as every Winter Olympics. Forget the crass commercialism, the fake amateurism, NBC's refusal to televise important… — Alex Berenson Copy Share Image
For me, the first thing I do when I know I have to do the fastest skater is check my edges and… — Connor McDavid Copy Share Image
I was trying to manage school and training for the Olympics and ended up not doing well at either. That was a… — Vera Wang Copy Share Image
My coach, Liang Chow, had one rule while I was training for the 2008 Olympics: no skiing. I could do anything I… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
The Olympics is about bringing the world together and learning how to go through struggles. That's what inspired me before my career… — David Boudia Copy Share Image
I've achieved my dream of getting a Paralympic gold medal and I'm very lucky that I've been to three Games where I've… — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
This week, the world gathers in Beijing for the 2008 Olympic games. This is the extraordinary moment China has been dreaming of… — Ai Weiwei Copy Share Image
When I think of the Olympics I only think of good things. I think of what a great event it is and… — Roger Federer Copy Share Image
I've realized the extraordinary power of sports to heal, unite and inspire. I believe the Olympics will serve as the ultimate platform… — Kohei Uchimura Copy Share Image
It is extremely difficult to get a medal at the World Championships, even more than the Olympics. And when one is not… — Geeta Phogat Copy Share Image
I remember after the Games I was lifting weights with propane tanks on them, and getting to experience opening ceremonies again was… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
I had been skating basically since I could walk. I started on my knees and would cruise around the local skatepark until… — Nyjah Huston Copy Share Image
The Chicago Special Olympics prove a very fundamental fact, the fact that exceptional children - children with mental retardation - can be… — Eunice Kennedy Shriver Copy Share Image
Never Hold Your Head High With Pride Or Ego. Remember.., Even The Winner Of A Gold Medal, Gets The Medal Only When… — Ritu Ghatourey Copy Share Image
When I'm on planes, I'd talk to people and I'd tell them I compete in the X Games. Some would know what… — Shaun White Copy Share Image
Although the general security situation for the Beijing Olympics remains stable, we still face the challenges of terrorism, separatism and extremism. — Zhou Yongkang Copy Share Image
Skating is a sport that I found a lot of interest in from a very, very young age. Ultimately, I think that… — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
I am thrilled to be an Olympian, and I think that although we will be underdogs we can beat many teams and… — Steve Nash Copy Share Image
To be out there in the Olympics skating the board that's actually my own and a company that me and my homies… — Nyjah Huston Copy Share Image
Skateboarding is a part of Hip-Hop culture. I think it's the fifth element of Hip-Hop - emceeing, deejaying, b-boying, graffiti, and skateboarding.… — Yelawolf Copy Share Image
I was part of the Indian contingent that went to Karachi for an invitational meet, before the Moscow Olympics of 1980 and… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Anything that looks at sport in its entirety is my bag. It's not just about bringing back medals, it's about communities, people's… — Denise Lewis Copy Share Image
I wanted to come out here and let people know how strong a skater I am. I'm excited about next year. I… — Ryan Sheckler Copy Share Image
The skaters a lot of times do their own hair and makeup before they compete. That was always kind of a ritual...that… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
The spirit of the Olympic Games has always been to celebrate the world's best athletes and appreciate the talent, diversity and culture… — Michelle Steel Copy Share Image
Whatever the reason is, I hope we can finish talking about the Olympics. It's gone, it's behind us. The schedule wasn't proper… — Saku Koivu Copy Share Image
An Olympic gold medal is something that almost seems like a fantasy. Yes, of course I want it, since I was a… — Hannah Kearney Copy Share Image
You never know when you're gonna come across a sick skate spot, or a skate park you wanna stop at, so as… — Nyjah Huston Copy Share Image
