Lolo Jones Quotes

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

I truly consider sports stars as the real stars because they represent our country, which makes them really stand apart. I don't think I can be one of them, and I just find them extremely confident and self-made.

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

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

Be great in act, as you have been in thought.

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.

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

When you have a passion for something then you tend not only to be better at it, but you work harder at it too.

If you know you're supported, you're going to work harder, you're going to be more focused on your mission.

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

I would like to cite an instance which proves the efficacy of clean living on the part of an athlete coupled with the inspiration received from a champion which go a long way to making a champion.

It's a good feeling to see the kids try to make it, try to get to the big leagues. Everyone here has an opportunity to achieve his dream. I was lucky I was able to achieve my dream.

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.

I think of myself as an Olympian. I have had a dream since I was a very small child. And because I have parents without whom I couldn't have realised that dream.

Money was never the motivation. It never should be in sports.

I had great football players. To be quite truthful, my great football players, the ones who wanted the ball at the end of the games, they weren't focused on money. They want to do something great. They want to go to Pro Bowls. They want to win Super Bowls. Those are the people that succeed in sports - or in business.

I love Adam Gemili - he's the guy kids should aspire to be like.

I'm a role model as a footballer and not as a politician. I want to see myself as a footballer. People respect me for my performances. That's why they support me, and I'm very thankful for that. But I'm not a politician.

I believe now that I've cemented my spot as the best swimmer in the world, and I can't describe how proud that makes me. I just want to keep working hard and hopefully just inspire more youngsters to keep swimming and encourage South Africans to become a winning nation.

Just being here at the Olympics is pretty incredible in itself. Seeing the unity of the athletes and to see how everyone has worked so hard to get here - and we are all so excited to be here - it's awesome to be able to experience it.

Hopefully I can be one of the best midfielders in the world. That's what drives me on: to try and achieve that and to try and go on and win many things.

Everyone knows what a great player, as well as a person, David Beckham is. I am just hoping that I can learn from him. I know if I want to go far in my football career I have to do as well as him.

The World University Games Gold medal was a great confidence booster for me. It highlighted my talents, my performance and dedication.

I want to be the best cricketer I can be for my country. If I work hard, the main aim for me is to be the world's best bowler.

I want to be the best Blazer - ever.