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I got to go out on the ice whenever I wanted, and I could invite all my buddies, friends to come out… — Johnny Gaudreau Copy Share Image
I've always been a proud member of all the relays - and we've had such success in that - but to get… — Emma McKeon Copy Share Image
2014 is a year I'll remember for a long time - it was definitely a breakthrough in my mind as well. Standing… — Daniel Ricciardo Copy Share Image
“Bricks, bricks, and bricks could be used instead of gold, silver, and bronze medals in the Olympics. If all an athlete cares… — Jarod Kintz Copy Share Image
When I was younger, pole vaulting was all that I knew. It was mainstream. It was so accessible to me and I… — Armand Duplantis Copy Share Image
I actually had nuggets and mostly Asian food when I was at the Olympics. But as soon as I got back to… — Usain Bolt Copy Share Image
The Olympics was really, really stressful because I had never done anything like it. At the same time, I was understanding something… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
“no one ever got a gold medal for sittin’ on their ass and doin’ nothin’. You work at somethin’, you work at… — Kristen Ashley Copy Share Image
The Manchester games in 2002 was the breakthrough for me because I won my first individual Gold medal and that gave me… — Chris Hoy Copy Share Image
Since I started playing at the Olympics in 2000, I have always wanted to do a dress based on Wonder Woman. It… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
You don't become an Olympic medallist overnight and even after you do become an Olympian it doesn't make everything go away and… — Stephanie Labbe Copy Share Image
I feel like skateboarding is as much of a sport as a lifestyle, and an art form, so there's so much that… — Tony Hawk Copy Share Image
When the rules of judging skating in international competition changed in 2004 with the goal of making judging more transparent, one of… — Tara Lipinski Copy Share Image
Career-wise, I was not the most naturally talented ice skater. Of course I had a knack for it , but practice was… — Tara Lipinski Copy Share Image
I hung out with all the guys in my neighborhood when I was little... I would, like, skateboard and go to skate… — Daniella Monet Copy Share Image
As a kid growing up in Latrobe, PA, I could dream about being an Olympian like Jesse Owens or Johnny Weissmuller. I… — Arnold Palmer Copy Share Image
“I told her she should come back to my place because it’d just won sixth place in the Living Room Olympics, and… — Jarod Kintz Copy Share Image
It would mean a lot, but it's weird, because what's the title? It's an extra line on your Wikipedia page and a… — Joseph Benavidez Copy Share Image
I'd love to learn how to foxtrot and cha cha. Believe it or not, I have terrible dancing skills. I can do… — Johnny Weir Copy Share Image
An Australian swimmer who failed to win a gold medal is blaming her loss on social media. In her defense, it is… — Conan O'Brien Copy Share Image
After giving up softball, I didn't know what I was going to do. I thought I would try bobsled, but I wasn't… — Elana Meyers Copy Share Image
The night before the Olympics opening ceremony, my son, who is eight years old, gets very excited and likes to put out… — David Letterman Copy Share Image
It's the hugest platform of athletics and I dream of a world record at the Olympics. One jump can change a lot… — Armand Duplantis 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 never dreamed of being a flagbearer. Every athlete has a wish to get to the Olympic Games. I had that wish,… — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
In sports, people reach their peak very early. You have to move on. I don't know if I will ever surpass what… — Greg Louganis Copy Share Image
There's sort of a theory that's going around in the China-watching community about a perfect storm coming up with the 2008 Olympics,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
That's a very privileged job and I love it with all my heart. I'm planning on playing my best volleyball to date… — Kerri Walsh Copy Share Image
I was upset about not going to the Olympics. It was a dream of mine, and I'd been working at it for… — Joseph Parker Copy Share Image
I got to be calm, but I mean, it's the Olympics. Anybody wants to go out and do their best, so it's… — MyKayla Skinner Copy Share Image
I come from the ghetto in Brazil, where we don't have a lot of career opportunities, so I'm sure my family and… — Anitta Copy Share Image
Experience is the best teacher. I've been through a lot - going to the Olympics, going to the Finals, having a lot… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I've learned that winning isn't everything, and it's more about the journey. But at the end of the day, I just want… — Hope Solo Copy Share Image
Breaking the world record in '92 was a very special personal moment, but I'd say my favorite moment as a decathlete was… — Dan O'Brien Copy Share Image
Initially it was a journey about one girl who wanted to go to the Paralympics but over the two years it has… — Kadeena Cox Copy Share Image
If the Olympics come around, and I'm in shape, then I'll compete. But I won't be representing the United States; I'll be… — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
I remember watching the summer Olympics as a kid and knew that I wanted to be an Olympian one day. At the… — Jamie Anderson Copy Share Image
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