British Quote by Colin Jackson

Sometimes in England, people look down at the Europa League, but being from the continent, I've always realised what an important competition it is.

— Simon Mignolet

Basketball is great; no one in Europe seems to believe just how close the spectators can sit to the players.

— Michael Douglas

Swimming and athletics are the big gigs at the Olympic games. Cycling and rowing are pretty big for Britain, but globally, the two big…

— Clare Balding

As it happens, I have personally been something of an enthusiast for the London Olympic games, mainly on the grounds a) that a bit…

— Evan Davis

Things have changed so much, with Facebook and Twitter. Everyone is so much more accessible these days: no British athlete has ever experienced what…

— Jessica Ennis

The London Games will be designed for the athletes and we will provide them with the very best venues and the very best conditions…

— Sebastian Coe

I started competing internationally when I was still in school. Every summer I would travel abroad to England because England was the place to…

— Cheryl Burke

To me, the [British] Open is the tournament I would come to if I had to leave a month before and swim over.

— Lee Trevino

Our sport probably has the best history and tradition of being engaged in international competition.

— Gary Bettman

When I come to London, it is always quite relaxing for me in a way, not just because it is one of my favourite…

— Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

American sports do things differently compared to Europe - the entertainment side, the show they bring, and getting everyone in the crowd so hyped…

— George Russell

But you know we couldn't compare what we do with what the British athletes did at the Olympics. We are very proud to be…

— Louis Tomlinson