Olympic Inspiration

Motivational gems from some well-loved athletes.

There's a reason that Olympic athletes are champions. Here are some inspiring quotes from those who have achieved great things:

-- "I am building a fire, and every day I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match." ( Mia Hmm, soccer, gold medalist 2004 and 1996; silver medalist 2000)

-- "When anyone tells me I can't do anything, I'm just not listening anymore." (Florence Griffith-Joyner, track and field, gold medalist 1988; silver medalist 1988 and 1984)

-- "Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It's our goal in life to find it and keep it lit." (Mary Lou Retton, gymnastics, gold, silver and bronze medalist 1984)

-- "Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us." (Wilma Rudolph, track and field, gold medalist 1960; bronze medalist 1956)

-- "Never put an age limit on your dreams." (Dara Torres, swimming, gold medalist 2000, 1992, and 1984; silver medalist 2008 and 1988; bronze medalist 2000 and 1988)

(Huffington Post)