Ryan Lochte Quotes

As an athlete, I've always been very proud to represent the United States.

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

Let me do what I do best. And that's to run and represent my country and make my country proud.

This is America's Team and we are confident this outstanding group of athletes will make our country proud.

To participate in a World Cup is a great honour and achievement. I've played in three World Cups. The whole world watches you during a World Cup and expects you to play innings to win games for your country.

My gymnasts are always the best-prepared in the world. And they win. In the end, that's what matters.

My aim is to be the best in the world and perform in each of Pakistan's wins.

Whoever is managing you, you want to play your best and do your best for your country.

As far as I am concerned, my priority is to perform well and win matches for India.

It is a proud moment to lead England out any time you do and on a world stage it gives it an extra oomph as well but it will be down there with the biggest lows if we don't win.

The Test arena is a place I have been desperate to get back to, it is the pinnacle of the sport

Any time, as an athlete, you taste victory, you taste the top of the mountain, you want to get there again.

I won't say I am a premier bowler or anything, because we are all trying to work hard, and whoever gets the opportunity wants to do well.

I prefer to be favourites on the pitch; not with words.

You've got to want to compete with the best of the best and when the pressure's on.

World records aren't broken in practice, and competitive environments and adversity are the birthplace of champions.

I want to become a world-class player.

Obviously winning is what's most important, but I need to show people that I've improved.

We are raising a generation of kids where everyone gets a trophy. But in real life, everyone don't get a trophy.

Competition definitely brings out the best in you.

I'm competitive, I'll look to do my job on the field, and that's all that matters.

My mind-set is to come in and compete and be the best I can possibly be.

That's what it's all about. To play better. To win. There's nothing else to it.

I'm here to compete. I'm here to be number one.

I'm focused on being the best, making history.