Circle Quote by Mirai Nagasu

It's hard to explain these feelings...But I'm extremely honored to be an Olympian and be a part of this team.

— Jordyn Wieber

I'm proud to be part of any Olympic team.

— Lindsey Vonn

The initial feelings when you step into the Olympic arena representing your country, your community, representing yourself can be really overwhelming.

— Denise Lewis

I always thought, it would be neat to make the Olympic team.

— Michael Phelps

It means a lot; I always love to represent my country, and it's an honor to be part of the Olympics and be with…

— Petra Kvitova

It is an honor to represent my country in the Olympics.

— DeAndre Jordan

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

It's been a dream of mine to be selected on the U.S. Olympic team as long as I can remember.

— Nathan Chen

It means a lot to be an Olympian. I'm obviously so grateful and feel so lucky I was able to achieve my dream of…

— Tara Lipinski

To be part of something special, to be an Olympian and have the chance to win a medal - it's an amazing feeling.

— Sonny Bill Williams

I want to be recognised as exemplifying the Olympic spirit - one of the last true Olympians.

— Eddie the Eagle

That's what the Olympics is about - getting your name on the wall, and that gold medal.

— Emma McKeon