I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do.

A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever.

Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.

As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given.

Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun. You get self-satisfaction from pushing your self to the limit, knowing that all the effort is going to pay off.

Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.

Pay-per-view would deprive many kids of the delight of seeing the Olympics.