Manu Bennett Quotes

When I look back at my basketball career, I want to say I tried to inspire as much as I could.

Carl Pendleton's the absolute best. He's everything you want in a student-athlete.

I really want to make a big mark in athletics, to be a legend and be a good example to kids.

I like to watch the best in every sport, so definitely like Tom Brady or Tiger Woods, his comeback story, or even Usain Bolt. I look up to those guys just because they're great.

Being an Olympian, I always have this strong belief in excellence.

I am not trying my best because it is the Olympics. I try my best always.

There is still a lot of football in me and I enjoy watching the players go out there and be the best players they can possibly be.

You know, I don't only play for the record books.

Tiger Woods makes me a better athlete.

I was obsessed with the Olympics. It's so exciting to see that level of excellence and endurance.

It is very good to be Olympic champion, but that is not the strongest field.

If there's any indirect way I can motivate or inspire Olympic athletes... that is one of the greatest honors. Even Natalie Coughlin saying that I inspired her. I'm so humbled by that. I think that's amazing.

Amazingly enough, athletic achievement is one of those things that seems larger than life at points. I think we all look to sport for inspirations.

For young people who are football players, Ronaldo should be the best in the world. He is the best example to look at because he trains to the fullest and has talent.

For me, sitting there, watching them pass the ball, watching them train - you want to be around good players.

To stay at the elite end of professional sport you need to show an awful lot of dedication.

On behalf of all Americans, I would like to congratulate Michelle Smith on her dedication and determination which have made her a wonderful role model for all young athletes in Ireland and around the world.

I believe now that I've cemented my spot as the best swimmer in the world, and I can't describe how proud that makes me. I just want to keep working hard and hopefully just inspire more youngsters to keep swimming and encourage South Africans to become a winning nation.

I can honestly say I want to be one of the best to ever play the game.

I have always said that I want to play at the highest level.

The Liga is a tough league, but I'm inspired by players like Neymar and Messi. You have to work very hard to reproduce what they do, especially Neymar.

It is great that a goalkeeper as good as Iker has said that I could be the best of them all.

I'm a two-time Olympian, but ever since I was a little girl, the Olympic dream has influenced me.

The Olympic Rings tattoo has played its part and will continue to motivate me.

I just want to be as good as I can be with any opponent I have and hear everyone say 'that was her best match ever.'