says the Olympic 100-meter gold medalist. ''If I go out and do great, it'll be, 'Well, Asafa wasn't there.' That's the first thing they'll say.
Quotes about medalist (16 Quotes)
I think we're very strong. This season has been complicated obviously because this is an Olympic year and there are injuries. But at nationals I felt even though there were mistakes throughout the field, we're definitely sending a strong team, especially with Evan, the world bronze medalist, and Johnny's skating well. I think we're in good standing going in.
I'm definitely a different person than Sarah, but she is my sister and everyone eventually will compare us. I don't think it's too bad to be compared to the gold medalist.
Senior Rob Hudson sustained his good form with a 3-under par 33 to earn medalist honors for the varsity boys, causing Adams to extoll Hudsons consistency. Hes really worked hard to make himself a Division I golfer, ... Hes gone from his bad rounds being 38 or 39 to being even par. FCC is a short course, but hes been able to put up those numbers at every course weve played on. Im real tickled for him.
Not a lot of skaters do that. He's the Olympic gold medalist. So he was right.
What a great opportunity to come to my fifth Olympics, be flag bearer and also be a returning medalist so I have a platform to talk about something and hopefully do some good in this world.
Once you're a medalist, you always hope to be a medalist, regardless of how I felt going in. I wanted to put it all together to see what I had. I just expected a race I could be proud of.
This is certainly not the kind of interview you're used to hearing from an Olympic gold medalist.
Yesterday, Ryan had one bad hole and shot an 80. Today, it was two bad holes, but an 82 is still good. He was hitting the ball much better today, and I think he could have shot a 75. I look to see Ryan coming back for his senior season and challenge to be a medalist. He showed his talent today.
I was very proud of Kelsey Yost. What a great accomplishment to end your last senior home match with medalist honors. Overall, I thought we played well. Our scores didn't reflect how we were striking the ball. We had a few mental breakdowns around the greens, which turned out to be quite costly.
You do not boo an Olympic Gold Medalist. I'm the best in the world. I came here for you. You dont' boo me.
I am pleased that United States Diving recognizes Christina's ability and potential. She has everything it takes to become an Olympian and Olympic medalist. This is just another step in her progression to reach her dreams.
Right now, he's a gold medalist at 1,500. And so am I. It'll make for a very good heat.
My goal is one Olympic gold medal. Not many people in this world can say, 'I'm an Olympic gold medalist.'
Another solid round -- that makes two in a row for us and the second time we've had the medalist. Sean is continuing his consistent play, so we'll just strap it on his back and see how far he can carry us.
I looked up and saw my flag. But I didn't hear my anthem. The quotation above from 6 ft 4 inch, 286 pound Silver Medalist Ghaffari (who broke down in tears on the medal stand) summed up his disappointment after an overtime loss to Aleksandr Karelin of Russia. A win would have given Ghaffari not only the Olympic gold medal but also his first victory over Karelin, something of which he has literally dreamed about after 20 meets between the two. Karelin dominates international competition in the sport.