International Olympic Day: 5 Inspiring Quotes From 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