Anne Donovan Quotes

I graduated a the top of my class in the '84 Olympic Games; I won a gold medal.

I'm just glad my gold medal's at home, because I'd hate to try to win another.

The Olympic Gold medal in 1968 was definitely the highest moment of my career. It was a dream come true. I was a 19-year-old boy, and it was just amazing to be standing on top of the podium and hearing the National Anthem in the background.

Breaking the world record in '92 was a very special personal moment, but I'd say my favorite moment as a decathlete was winning the Olympic gold medal.

I can't even imagine what it's like and right now I'm like in shock, I can't believe that I'm Olympic Champion.

If I bring back only one gold people are going to say it's a disappointment. But not too many of them own an Olympic gold medal so if I get one I'm going to be happy.

When you win an Olympic gold, it is such a powerful feeling that stays with you for the rest of your life.

It means a lot to be an Olympian. I'm obviously so grateful and feel so lucky I was able to achieve my dream of winning an Olympic gold medal.

I still really haven't sat down and said 'yeah, I'm ranked No. 1 in the world and I'm an Olympic Gold Medalist.' It just hasn't hit me.

I'm extremely happy that I could win the gold medal. It's a special moment in my career.

It has always been a dream to win either the Olympic gold medal or the World Cup.

The Olympics is still my greatest achievement... I have many belts, but there is only one Olympic gold.

It would be meaningful if I can get a gold medal in my parents' country.

While growing up, my dream and my goal was to win an Olympic gold medal. I did that, and both times, they were the proudest moments in my amateur career.

I take a lot of pride in my first '92 gold medal.

It's really incredible to win an Olympic Gold in your home city.

It surprised me, the feeling I got when I won the Oscar for 'Scent of a Woman.' It was a new feeling. I'd never felt it. I don't see my Oscar much now. But when I first got it, there was a feeling for weeks afterward that I guess is akin to winning a gold medal in the Olympics.

Heck, gold medals, what can you do with them?

I still can't believe I'm an Olympic athlete.

To finish off this whole Olympics by finally getting the gold medal, it's the best feeling in the world.

The experience of being an Olympian is one that can never be taken away from you.

Olympic medals are the one medal that I don't have; I've won just about every other competition that I've been at.

Changes your life, getting into the Hall of Fame. For the rest of my life, I'll be known as Hall of Famer George Kell.

I was blessed with a long career where I won gold medals for myself and my country. Nothing stands out as a disappointment.

I don't think there's any honor bigger than going to your Hall of Fame for your sport.