“The Olympic Games were created for the exhaltation of the individual a...” — Pierre de Coubertin Quote

The Olympic Games were created for the exhaltation of the individual athlete.

The important thing in life is not to triumph but to compete.

If he is knocked out of the competition, he encourages his brothers with his words and presence.

All sports for all people.

In the Olympic Oath, I ask for only one thing: sporting loyalty.

I ask everybody, who's the best between Magic and LeBron? Everyone says Michael's greatest. But, OK, well, we'll give him his props. But LeBron is a better athlete, and he can do more than Michael on the basketball court.

I'm fortunate that my job gives me the motivation to be as fit as possible. I wound up in a profession that requires physical and mental preparation, so I get to prepare like an athlete for everything I do. I'm living the dream, man.

For an elite athlete the fans are everything.

I like that I'm in shape but still look like a woman. I don't feel like I've had to give up my femininity to be an athlete. I feel good about my body because I work hard every day, and I still look and carry myself as a woman - a strong woman.