Beat Quote by P. R. Sreejesh

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

If you don't try to win you might as well hold the Olympics in somebody's back yard. The thrill of competing carries with it…

— Jesse Owens

When I look back at the world championships, I know there's a lot of room for improvement, I'm always up for a challenge. The…

— Michelle Kwan

It's never easy at the Olympic level. Russia, Romania and China always are contenders.

— Jaycie Phelps

Most people should be given a chance to compete in the Olympic Games.

— Eddie the Eagle

We can't all win Olympic medals. Even I never won one.

— Esther Williams

The team with the best athletes doesn't usually win. It's the team with the athletes who play best together.

— Lisa Fernandez

Athletes don't play competitions to go in there and say we want to get second place, or third. We want to try and win…

— Weston McKennie

It is very good to be Olympic champion, but that is not the strongest field.

— Martin Lel

The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting…

— Pierre de Coubertin

You have got to go through all of the opponents to get to the gold medal.

— Justin Gatlin

The Olympic Games is the ultimate level of competition.

— Russell Mark