Nathan Chen Quotes

As an athlete, my first Olympic experience was Sydney 2000. I remember seeing people getting medals, and I thought, 'Wow, that's where I want to be.'

Not a lot of people get to go to the Olympics - especially with the chance I've got.

One of my goals is to play the Olympics in 2016. If you're able to represent your country in the Olympics everyone will understand you as a player and not many people do get to go to the Olympics.

The opportunity to represent your country at the Olympic Games is earned, not given.

Personally, just being able to compete in an Olympics, being part of an Opening Ceremony wearing a green jacket with the rest of the Australian Olympic team, would be a more than a dream come true.

I'm a two-time Olympian, but ever since I was a little girl, the Olympic dream has influenced me.

And from that nineteen sixty four, this was my goal to go to Olympic Games. And I realized what does it mean, Olympic Games, like big celebration.

Being an Olympian, I always have this strong belief in excellence.

My jersey hanging from the ceiling is going to be a symbol of the hard work of the people I played with.

Four years ago, I felt the importance of the Olympics and how it is different from other events. It's a completely different atmosphere. The main advice I can give my teammates is to try to enjoy the experience.

To play in the Olympics, to play for your country, there's nothing like it. You love doing it and I'm looking forward to it again. We're all looking forward to trying to win another gold.

When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.

When I think of the Olympics I only think of good things. I think of what a great event it is and what it has done for me and my career, and changed my personal life, too.

You feel the Olympics and you get chills and nervous and a little scared. You go through the emotional roller coaster at what it's like to compete at the Olympic level and you let that run through your whole body.

I can't believe that I'm on the Olympic team.

The Olympics are only once every four years, so you have to take advantage of all your opportunities, both to be an inspiration to people and help support your sponsors who help you.

I've always been really inspired by watching top athletes putting in peak performances.

My father represented India at the Olympics, and I also want to do that.

I have won Russia at least 16 world championships. I have fought for my country.

I was obsessed with the Olympics. It's so exciting to see that level of excellence and endurance.

It is very good to be Olympic champion, but that is not the strongest field.

I feel very fortunate. I feel like an Olympian. When I watch the Olympics, I cry because I have been through that journey.

I'm proud to be part of any Olympic team.

Maybe there's a little girl who thinks she can be an Olympic athlete, and she sees all the things I struggled through to get here. Yeah, I didn't walk away with a medal or run away with a medal, but I think there's lessons to be learned when you win and lessons to be learned when you lose.

You always dream of going to the Olympics and winning gold. I've learned over the years that there are lots of gold medals, but certain stories stick out and make a difference.