Robert Whittaker Quotes

People watch the Olympics because they want to believe in heroes; I know I did.

If there were some people who considered me a joke, I'm sorry about that. But I did not do it for any other reason except that I loved to ski jump, and I had hopes that by my doing it, other people in my country would take up the sport.

I'm a huge fan of Conor McGregor, an incredible athlete. What he has done for MMA is phenomenal; he has been a great supporter of me.

I truly consider sports stars as the real stars because they represent our country, which makes them really stand apart. I don't think I can be one of them, and I just find them extremely confident and self-made.

We need more coaches like Eugene Bareman in this sport.

I dreamt of playing at the World Cup one day, but I never dreamt of playing for Australia. So it's a massive honour to be here and to be part of this team and to represent this country. So for the kids back in Fiji, if they dream big, there are no limits to what they can achieve.

I'm a proud New Zealander, and I represent Paralympics New Zealand. I love what I do, and I do it because I love it. The passion is unbelievable in every race I do. I have the ambition to change things outside the pool, too.

I've always done my best inside the Octagon, fought the best there is, and win or lose, I've done my best in my fights.

To be on the world stage carrying our flag and representing the U.S. Paralympic Team is a huge honor.

I love the U.S.A. women's soccer team. I'm really a fan of them, how they play as a team, the spirit they have. They really motivate a lot of people.

I was prepared to get knocked out myself trying to knock him out, because then I could sleep at night knowing that I've given my best.

Celebrities may get all the attention in the glossies, but when athletes set an example, their words are far-reaching - deep into the inner cities, across Mid-western farmlands, up and down coasts.

I just want to be a better fighter, plain and simple.

Man, Ben Henderson, Donald Cerrone... these guys are a different level, man.

What looks better with that 'Ultimate Fighter' plaque that's on my wall? That belt. I'll tell you what, I won't stop until I get it.

Athletes are moved - human beings are moved - by challenges.

Winning the Miss Universe title was not only a personal victory but a victory for the whole rainbow nation. I couldn't be more proud to represent South Africa. I hope this will inspire every single girl with a dream, that with hard work and dedication any dream is reachable.

It is an honor to represent the people of India every time I step into the ring.

I'm not scared of anyone. I don't care whether you are a jiu-jitsu fighter or a wrestler or a stand-up fighter: I want to put myself against you, and I want to see who is better. And if you are the guy that is going to beat me, I'm going to take that loss like a man and go back, and I'll work on me self. That's how I look at fighting.

But the atmosphere of being part of the Indian team is totally different from any other team. People start looking at you in a different way. But the senior players and support staff really helped me in ease into the team.

Holly Holm is a heck of an athlete and a heck of a fighter.

My dropkick is from Mexico, but my fighting spirit is from Japan.

Growing up, I was a big Red Sox fan and looked up to guys like Dustin Pedroia, who's obviously not the biggest guy, but the way he competes, the way he works, it was motivating for me.

It's Megan Rapinoe, If there's no drama, there's no fun.

More than my dream it was my family's dream that I play for India and they always supported me.