International Olympic Day: 5 Inspiring Quotes From Olympic Athletes

First Published Jun 23, 2024, 2:05 PM IST

International Olympic Day is observed on June 23 every year. On this special occasion, read these inspiring quotes by extraordinary Olympic athletes.

“Focus, discipline, hard work, goal setting, and of course, the thrill of finally achieving your goals. These are all lessons of life.” – Kristi Yamaguchi, 1991 gold medallist 
 

“I am building a fire and every day I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.” – Mia Hamm, two-time gold medallist
 

“Are you going to stand or are you going to crumble? In the face of everything, stand still.” – Gabby Douglas, three-time gold medallist
 

“You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.” – Michael Phelps, he has won 28 medals in Olympics
 

“You take a crash, you get back up, and next time you succeed and that’s a great feeling.” -  Shaun White, two-time gold medallist

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