Olympics (In a Nutshell)
- “For me, by far, the Olympics is the biggest sporting event in the world.”- Andy Murray (Scottish- Tennis Player)
- “When I think of the Olympics I only think of good things. I think of what a great event it is and what it has done for me and my career, and changed my personal life, too.”- Roger Federer (Swiss- Former Tennis Player)
- “If you don’t try to win you might as well hold the Olympics in somebody’s back yard.”- Jesse Owens (American- Former Athlete)
Olympics (Nitty Gritty)
- “It was a dream come true for me to be at the Olympics.”- Alicia Sacramone (American- Former Female Gymnast)
- “I’m going into my first Olympics, whereas people I’m racing against are going into their third and fourth and probably last Olympics. So there’s more pressure on them to perform. I’ve still got a whole future ahead of me. I am not even the Olympic champ.”- Adam Peaty (British- Swimmer)
- “It is an honor to represent my country in the Olympics.”- DeAndre Jordan (American- Basketballer)
Olympics (What sets it apart)
- “The Olympics remain the most compelling search for excellence that exist in sport, and maybe in life itself.”- Dawn Fraser (Australian- Former Female Swimmer)
- “The big push for me is the Olympics this year. If I’m healthy, I’m not worried about my ranking. I think I can hit the ball. It’s just about my body cooperating. It’s about being able to play matches in a row. Right now, I’m not sure how much I can do with that, but we’ll see.”- Venus Williams (American- Female Tennis Player)
Olympics (Final Thoughts)
- “I’m just maintaining the same mindset that I had going on into the 2012 Olympics and Olympic trials, whatever happens, happens.”- Katie Ledecky (American- Swimmer)
- “I was obsessed with the Olympics. It ‘s so exciting to see that level of excellence and endurance.”- Lisa Bonet (American- Actress)