"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well."
- Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympics
I like this inspiring quote, To me, "been there and done the fight" is good enough, and be happy to accept "whatever will be will be", as long as one has done the best.
Below are some moving quotes by Olympians who, through hard work and determination, have left an indelible mark on the greatest event in sports.
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life"
- Muhammad Ali, Olympic light heavyweight champion, Rome 1960
"If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail"
- Mark Spitz, Nine-time Olympic swimming champion
"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does -- that makes you a winner right there"
- Venus Williams, Four time Olympic gold medalist, tennis
"I work hard, and I do good, and I'm going to enjoy myself. I'm not going to let you restrict me"
- Usain Bolt, Five time Olympic champion, track and field
"You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get."
- Michael Phelps, Most decorated olympian of all time
Among them, I personally like Phelps and Bolt the best: one swam like a killer whale; the other one ran like a bullet and showed pure joy post-run like a child -> he made the whole world who were in front of the TV cheered together wth him 
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