Country Quote by Gretchen Bleiler

The Olympics is about bringing the world together and learning how to go through struggles. That's what inspired me before my career and that's…

— David Boudia

The opportunity to represent my country at the Olympic Games is one of the greatest honors I've experienced in my career.

— DeMarcus Cousins

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

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

The Olympics is about representing your country, and if you get an opportunity to play you give it all you have.

— P.K. Subban

The Olympics are a wonderful metaphor for world cooperation, the kind of international competition that's wholesome and healthy, an interplay between countries that represents…

— John Williams

The spirit of the Olympic Games has always been to celebrate the world's best athletes and appreciate the talent, diversity and culture that each…

— Michelle Steel

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

The Olympics are only once every four years so you have to take advantage of all your opportunities, both to be an inspiration to…

— Lolo Jones

To me the Olympic spirit embodies the magic of competition, hard work and coming to a point in your career when you're around the…

— Julia Mancuso

Any time you have an opportunity to do something for the first time, it's super exciting, and I just want to soak up everything,…

— Maya Moore

On television, I have watched countless athletes from different countries, sports and Olympics stand proudly at the top of the podium and shed tears.…

— Hannah Kearney