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For too long the world has failed to recognise that the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement are about fine athletics and fine art.
~ Avery Brundage, American sports Administrator and President of the International Olympic Commitee (IOC) from 1952 to 1972. 1887-1975
The Olympics are always a special competition. It is very difficult to predict what will happen.
~ Sergei Bubka, Ukrainian pole vaulter, 1988 Summer Olympic Games
It is the inspiration of the Olympic Games that drives people not only to compete but to improve, and to bring lasting spiritual and moral benefits to the athlete and inspiration to those lucky enough to witness the athletic dedication.
~ Herb Elliott, Australian middle-distance Runner who was world record holder in the 1.500 metre (metric-mile) race (1958-67) and the mile race (1958-62). b.1938
When we stage the Olympics it will inspire kids all over the country. A kid in Scotland or Ireland will be encouraged to take up sport.
~ Daley Thompson, British decathlete, 2-time winner of Olympic Games:
To be part of that winning team and standing in the ring for the final decision to be announced is something I will live with for the rest of my life.
~ Graham Cheney, Australian Boxer
The greatest memory for me of the 1984 Olympics was not the individual honors, but standing on the podium with my teammates to receive our team gold medal.
~ Mitch Gaylord, American gymnast, 1984 Summer Olympic Games:
Olympism is not a system - it is a state of mind. This state of mind has emerged from a double cult: that of effort and that of Eurythmy - a taste of excess and a taste of measure combined.
~ Pierre de Coubertin, French Educator, primarily responsible for the revival of the Olympic Games in 1894. 1863-1937
I believe in God. He is the secret of my success. He gives people talent.
~ Noureddine Morceli, Algerian athlete, 1996 Summer Olympic Games:
The Olympic Movement gives the world an ideal which reckons with the reality of life, and includes a possibility to guide this reality toward the great Olympic Idea.
~ Pierre de Coubertin
There can be distractions, but if you're isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition.
~ Mary Lou Retton, American gymnast, 1984 Summer Olympic Games:
The six colours, including the white background, represent the colours of all the world's flags... this is a true international emblem.
~ Pierre de Coubertin
The Athens Olympics will be meaningful even though I cannot participate as an athlete, since I can participate in the flame relay all over the world.
~ Cathy Freeman, Australian athlete, 2000 Summer Olympic Games:
The important thing in life is not victory but combat; it is not to have vanquished but to have fought well.
~ Pierre de Coubertin
I think I've seen the fastest miler ever. His name is Morceli.
~ Peter Snell, New Zealand athlete, 3-time winner of Olympic Games:
The strength of Olympism comes to it from that which is simply human, hence worldwide is its essence.
~ Pierre de Coubertin
The Olympics in '80 was phenomenal. It was my favorite memory of all competitive events, because it was brand new and it was exciting.
~ Scott Hamilton, American figure skater, 1984 Winter Olympic Games:
The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.
~ Pierre de Coubertin
An Olympic medal is the greatest achievement and honor that can be received by an athlete. I would swap any World Title to have won gold at the Olympics.Jeff
~ Fenech, Australian boxer, 1984 Summer Olympic Games:
Olympism is a doctrine of the fraternity between the body and the soul.
~ Pierre de Coubertin
The Olympics have been with the world since 776 B.C., and have only been interrupted by war, especially in the modern era.
~ Bill Toomey, American decathlete, 1968 Summer Olympic Games:
The Olympics remain the most compelling search for excellence that exists in sport, and maybe in life itself.
~ Dawn Fraser, Australian swimmer, 3-time winner of Olympic Games:
For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth.
~ Mary Lou Retton, American gymnast, 1984 Summer Olympic Games:
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