“Before a big event, I usually go to church and light a candle for St. ...” — Simone Biles Quote

“Before a big event, I usually go to church and light a candle for St. Sebastian, who is the patron saint of athletes.”

“It was a very long and hard decision. My dad kept telling me, 'You can always go to college, but you can't always go pro.' That made sense to me.”

“My mom, Nellie, got me a rosary at church. I don't use it to pray before a competition. I'll just pray normally to myself, but I have it there in case.”

“Ballet dancers are among the greatest living athletes.”

“I know that Ronda Rousey is one of the greatest athletes in this sport.”

“All our lives are enriched by the leadership and excellence and confidence of female athletes, whether the Mia Hamms and Maya Moores we know or the field hockey, lacrosse and track and field athletes we do not necessarily know.”