This ability to conquer oneself is no doubt the most precious of all things sports bestows.

Up to nineteen seventy six when I quit gymnastics I was very, disappointed because I didn't have anything which is, live with. I didn't have a friend so I didn't have a coach anymore.

Thank god, and now all I have are, twenty one years together, in January and, you know, I, you know I forgot this all about things. And anyway the first place is good thing.

I am not interested in medals or titles. I dont need them. I need the love of the public and I fight for it.

I think I spent all my life in gymnastics. And if you will ask me I want to change something in your past life, no. I will go same.

I've never wanted to be anything but a gymnast. Maybe it is dangerous-but when you start thinking about danger, you might as well give up.

The important thing is not to retreat; you have to master yourself.