Athlete Quote by Julia Mancuso

It is the inspiration of the Olympic Games that drives people not only to compete but to improve, and to bring lasting spiritual and…

— Herb Elliott

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

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

I was a true amateur and embodied what the Olympic spirit is all about. To me, competing was all that mattered.

— Eddie the Eagle

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 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 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

I look at sport and competition as something that has been personally enormously beneficial to me. It's helped me create life skills. And if…

— Joey Cheek

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

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

I think every athlete that’s just out here for the Olympics just does something to inspire those around them and inspire each other.

— Oscar Pistorius

The Olympics are a completely different beast. It's the most magical moment of your career.

— Hilary Knight