Accepting Quote by Bode Miller

The Olympics unite the world and inspire us to be a better version of ourselves. The competitions motivate the spectators, and the athletes' message…

— Travis Tygart

You hit one level of the sport, and then you want to get to the next level. Until, eventually, the Olympics becomes part of…

— Mitch Gaylord

Four years ago, I felt the importance of the Olympics and how it is different from other events. It's a completely different atmosphere. The…

— Kohei Uchimura

The Olympics is about showing what you've done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world.

— Sasha Cohen

Competing at the Olympics is the pinnacle of your career. Everything is amplified, and you feel so proud to represent your country. You're there…

— Allyson Felix

At an Olympics Game, you want to enjoy it, especially if you know it's going to be your last one.

— Shannon Miller

You feel the Olympics and you get chills and nervous and a little scared. You go through the emotional roller coaster at what it's…

— Bode Miller

When I look back at the world championships, I know there's a lot of room for improvement, I'm always up for a challenge. The…

— Michelle Kwan

The Olympic Games are always in the head of every sports athlete. We work for that. The Olympics are the most important race. They're…

— Tina Maze

People who aren't perhaps that into sport are going to be following me and wanting to be part of the Olympics. That definitely does…

— Jessica Ennis

A goal of making it to the Olympic Games has motivated me to work very hard in my sport.

— Laurie Hernandez

I have confidence in how I've trained and prepared myself. I've dreamed about the Olympics for a long time, and it would be kind…

— Nathan Chen