For me going down in history being the first black American to win the gold, I think more colored people are going to start coming to the gymnastics world and say 'okay, anything is possible. If Gabby did it, then I can do it too.'

The other girls [in team] have experience. They've been competing on a lot of international world-class stages. They knew what to expect and what to do and what not to do. Me and Aly [Raisman] just gave them advice on the media side. We said, it's gonna be crazy. It's the Olympics. But it's gonna be fun!

Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.

I just want to inspire all those people who gave up and said 'I quit,' Never give up!

Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself. Keep fighting for your dreams!

Hard days are the best because that's when champions are made.

It's very tough for me to focus. I'm like: 'Look, something shiny! No, focus. Oh, there goes a butterfly!'