Olympic Records Quotes

I will never forget the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Nellie Kim, an Olympic champion from the former Soviet Union, got a 10 right after me in '76, but nobody talks about that.

Yesterday Michael Phelps set an all-time Olympic record for most medals. Phelps has so much gold on his chest he's been asked to join the cast of 'Jersey Shore.'

I did pretty well at the Sydney Olympics, but those were my first Games.

When you are at the Olympic Games, it comes down to a ten thousandth of a hair between making the next round or winning a race or getting second or third.

The Olympics is the biggest competition for all athletes and an unforgettable event.

I wouldn't say that there's ever been an Olympic champion that didn't deserve to win an Olympic Gold Medal.

I don't know how many great Brazilians have played in the Olympics and not been able to win it.

I really love the Olympics: Daley Thompson's back-flip, Derek Redmond's father helping him finish the 400m after his hamstring snapped at the 1992 Games in Barcelona, Carl Lewis, Michael Johnson, Sir Steve Redgrave - childhood memories are flooded with these moments and idols.

Obviously in 2008 it was 538 (to win an Olympic gold) and most of my scores have been over that this year.

One of the most common misconceptions about Olympic sports is that they only happen at the Olympics.

I think sometimes I guess you see records, say you want to get there and use that as motivation. In a way, it's kind of cool if there is a possibility to rewrite history and be up there with the greats of Olympic history.

Any Olympic sport is great to watch.

The Olympic Games is the most important tournament for Russian guys.

I'd like to be a three-time Olympian.

Swimming and athletics are the big gigs at the Olympic games. Cycling and rowing are pretty big for Britain, but globally, the two big things are athletics and swimming.