Nadia Comaneci

“Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win.”

“I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run towards it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.”

“Enjoy the journey and try to get better every day. And don't lose the passion and the love for what you do.”

“A champion is not made when he succeeds, a champion is made when you look back at the seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months, you have spent preparing.”

“Gymnastics taught me everything - life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect.”

“I never looked at the scoreboard. I just tried to do my best.”

“It's important to have a dream, a goal, and to pursue it.”

“Look in the mirror, and see what you need to do to be a better version of yourself.”

“When you are on the podium, wherever you are, you are receiving the medal in the name of the country you are representing.”

“You should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround yourself with positive people.”

“If you have a dream, you must be willing to take a risk.”

“Work hard, be yourself, and have fun!”