The 1992 US Olympic basketball team is the best sports team ever, the equivalent of rounding up the greatest American writers of… — Anna Quindlen Copy Share Image
The Olympics have been with the world since 776 B.C., and have only been interrupted by war, especially in the modern era. — Bill Toomey Copy Share Image
Nothing is impossible. With so many people saying it couldn't be done, all it takes is an imagination. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
Performance enhancing drugs are banned in the Olympics. OK, we can swing with that. But performance 'debilitating' drugs should not be banned.… — Eddie Izzard Copy Share Image
You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours. — Herb Brooks Copy Share Image
Runners in the western world have a tendency to create psychological barriers for themselves, but Morceli runs at will, with no inhibitions. — Eamonn Coghlan Copy Share Image
When anyone tells me I can't do anything, I'm just not listening anymore. — Florence Griffith Joyner Copy Share Image
It has been said that the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games is something that an athlete will remember for the rest… — Jeff Fenech Copy Share Image
Victory is in having done your best. If you've done your best, you've won. — Bill Bowerman Copy Share Image
My only focus was the Olympics because in my sport, that is the ultimate. Everything is geared toward that, and my entire… — Cammi Granato Copy Share Image
Had my dream again where I'm making love, and the Olympic judges are watching. I'd nailed the compulsories, so this is it,… — Harry Burns Copy Share Image
The obvious precedent for Beijing 2008 was the Berlin Olympics, in 1936. Both were showcases for a muscle-flexing nation, although Hitler made… — Anthony Lane Copy Share Image
So many people that we met had some sort of connection to the [Olympics] games. Some story about how they volunteered there,… — Gary Hustwit Copy Share Image
In the name of all competitors, I promise that we will take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by all… — Pierre de Coubertin Copy Share Image
At an Olympics Game, you want to enjoy it, especially if you know it's going to be your last one. — Shannon Miller Copy Share Image
The six colors, including the white background, represent the colors of all the world's flags ... this is a true international emblem. — Pierre de Coubertin Copy Share Image
I didn't set out to beat the world; I just set out to do my absolute best. — Shaun White Copy Share Image
Aristotle compiled the first known comprehensive list of all winners of the Olympic Games. Which means that quite probably he was sat… — Mark Steel Copy Share Image
The Olympics is my favourite sporting event. Although I have a problem with that silver medal. When you think about it, you… — Jerry Seinfeld Copy Share Image
