Believe Quote by Adam Rippon

I think the Olympics are a time for the world to come together and put aside differences, but we're also coming to represent ourselves,…

— Gus Kenworthy

For professional athletes, I think we have a responsibility to utilize our platforms to stand for something bigger than our individual selves and to…

— Mike Conley Jr

Our world today is in need of peace, tolerance and brotherhood. The values of the Olympic Games can deliver these to us. May the…

— Jacques Rogge

I think it's really important to show people that there's nothing different about us; especially as athletes - we train as hard as the…

— Ellie Simmonds

As an athlete, I hope we can remain focused on the Olympic spirit which celebrates achievement in sport by peoples of all nations.

— Brian Boitano

I've been given this amazing platform as an Olympic athlete, and there are so many people out there who don't feel like their voice…

— Adam Rippon

I don't think that the Olympic games are a good place to bring up any political issues because it should be about the athletes…

— Kristin Armstrong

As an athlete, our platform is so high. A lot of people look up to us. So if they see us doing something positive,…

— A. J. Green

The spirit of the Olympic movement is great for young people because it teaches them about the training and discipline required to compete. Even…

— Richard M. Daley

We have to utilize our platforms as athletes to speak out.

— Bradley Beal

In the name of all competitors, I promise that we will take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by all the rules…

— Pierre de Coubertin

If the world's nations can set aside their petty bickering over religion, politics, and territory, certainly I can 'get that Olympic Spirit' and rise…

— Colson Whitehead