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The only reason we make good role models is because you guys look up to athletes and we can influence you in positive ways. But the real role models should be your parents and teachers!

Dante Hall

I always liked serve-and-volley players and big athletes.

Richard Krajicek

As athletes, we're used to reacting quickly. Here, it's 'come, stop, come, stop.' There's a lot of downtime. That's the toughest part of the day.

Michael Jordan

We typically don't choose our athletes until about a month prior to the Games because anything can happen.

Shannon Miller

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

Peter Ueberroth

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The only reason we make good role models is because you guys look up to athletes and we can influence you in positive ways. But the real role models should be your parents and teachers!

Dante Hall

63% of people like this quote

I always liked serve-and-volley players and big athletes.

Richard Krajicek

62% of people like this quote

As athletes, we're used to reacting quickly. Here, it's 'come, stop, come, stop.' There's a lot of downtime. That's the toughest part of the day.

Michael Jordan

62% of people like this quote

We typically don't choose our athletes until about a month prior to the Games because anything can happen.

Shannon Miller

61% of people like this quote

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

Peter Ueberroth

60% of people like this quote

We have got to go out there and deliver, go on the streets and find athletes, improve facilities around the country and find coaches. We have got to go out there and search for a star.

Linford Christie

60% of people like this quote

For centuries, New York has served as the gateway for millions of people from all over the world in search of the American dream. It only makes sense that it would now serve as a gateway for the world's greatest athletes.

Hillary Clinton

60% of people like this quote

The London Games will be designed for the athletes and we will provide them with the very best venues and the very best conditions to pursue their sporting dreams in London.

Sebastian Coe

59% of people like this quote

The contracts are structured different than athletes in America, but for me, it was good to move on and go back to playing in the premiere league, which is the best league. It was disappointing, as far as the team goes, but for me, there wasn't much I could do.

Claudio Reyna

58% of people like this quote

The night before I compete, I like to have steak. Meat is especially important for female athletes because it provides them with the nutrients they need to perform at their best.

Sasha Cohen

57% of people like this quote