Athlete Quote by Mary Lou Retton

I don't know how many people really knew who I was before the Olympics and that's the fun thing of the Olympics - you…

— Kristi Yamaguchi

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

You need a little bit of experience to do well in the Olympics.

— Geeta Phogat

I want the full Olympic experience.

— Albert II, Prince of Monaco

Just being with some of the best athletes in the world is a marvelous experience.

— Albert II, Prince of Monaco

The Olympics are great. For two weeks we become absolutely fascinated in these people we've never heard of before and will never think of…

— Amy Argetsinger

You start seeing all of the athlete profiles on NBC, and whenever the Summer Olympics come up, I feel like I share the same…

— Lindsey Vonn

There are a lot of other people that really play a significant role in helping you become an Olympian.

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

The Olympic Games is holy. Athletes from around the world, including myself, of course, dream to participate.

— Yao Ming

The ultimate dream of an athlete is to compete in the Olympics. For us athletes, that is the zenith. There is nothing beyond that.

— Hima Das

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

Meeting sports athletes that are the best in the world is a thrill to this day.

— Phil Knight