Allyson Felix Quotes

I competed in different places all over the world. I represented my country in the Pan-American championships.

Being an Olympian is the ultimate test of one's sporting ability.

I think as a Canadian hockey player, you go through it in your mind so many times, being able to stand on that blue line and hear your national anthem play and being a gold medal champion, you dream of that. And then to be able to accomplish that and actually win a gold medal and represent your country its an amazing feeling.

I'm proud to be part of any Olympic team.

I don't know what it means to be out there against the Olympics.

I love the Olympic Games. The Olympics are an event that few can fathom but all can enjoy, and that's why athletes work our whole lives to put on the greatest show on Earth.

The Olympics is about showing what you've done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world.

I'm a guy who wins medals rather than runs fast times, so for me, what keeps me going is winning medals for my country and making my nation proud.

I knew from the start I wanted to play for the United States of America.

It is an honor to represent my country in the Olympics.

I'd love to go to the Olympics. I grew up watching it on TV, and I was always very patriotic and passionate watching that. I'd like to give that back to my country, but I know I can't just walk into the side.

You always want to test yourself at a high level, and I would be proud to represent Great Britain.

Winning for your country in the Olympics is the ultimate dream for any sportsperson, and I am determined to do it.

It means a lot; I always love to represent my country, and it's an honor to be part of the Olympics and be with other athletes.

I believe that if I can qualify for the Olympics, I have the skills to compete at the highest level and do good for my country.

I've been to three Olympics. I gave it my all.

I love my country. That's the thing about the Olympics. You're doing it for your country.

I just love playing for England, whether it's opening or middle order.

It's quite an honor to be selected to represent my country in the Olympics.

Whether at the Olympic Games or during a Davis Cup tie I am extremely proud and honored to represent my country.

I have always wanted to compete in the Olympic Games.

As an Olympian, I wear that flag and I've gone all over the world. I've represented the United States, so I have a deep pride for our flag.

The power of the human will to compete and the drive to excel beyond the body's normal capabilities is most beautifully demonstrated in the arena of sport.

The Olympic Games are for 'the youth of the world,' but they're organized and scored by countries. It's no surprise that countries treat them as vehicles of national pride, and assume that their people will be most interested in their own athletes. So anybody who was saving up to write an angry letter, blog post, or op-ed about NBC's chauvinistic coverage: don't bother! They're actually more above-the-fray than most. Also, their coverage is not shown anywhere except America - I know, it's because I can't get it that I'm watching Women's Air Pistol - so can't ruffle feathers elsewhere.

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 the thrill of a gold medal. One wants to win to prove himself the best.