Big Quote by Johnny Mathis

I got an Olympic medal.

— Emma McKeon

Three events. Three gold medals. I was news, big news, in the sports world.

— Esther Williams

I led the world the whole year until the trials. I was in Birmingham, U.K. Broke the meet record, had the meet won already,…

— Marquise Goodwin

It was while I was in the mental hospital that I got my letter from the British Olympic Association saying, 'Congratulations. You've been picked…

— Eddie the Eagle

I really wanted to come into the Olympics.

— Sonny Bill Williams

In 1981, I spoke at the Olympic Congress. I was scandalised that I was the first athlete to be given that chance. But I…

— Sebastian Coe

There was a time where I was on top of the world, an Olympic hopeful.

— Katelyn Ohashi

I'm thrilled that I was able to share my first Olympic Games experience with my U.S. teammates.

— Simone Biles

I've been to three Olympics. I gave it my all.

— Michelle Carter

At the Olympics, I'm representing the United States as well as the town and people who helped shape me.

— Becky Sauerbrunn

I represented Mexico trying to go to the Olympics.

— Andy Ruiz Jr

I am truly honored to be selected as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador.

— Cafu