Olga Korbut

“Gymnastics is a triumph of human spirit.”

“Don't be afraid to take a big step. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.”

“The most important thing is to love what you are doing.”

“I was a child of the Soviet Union. I was a product of the system. I was a pawn.”

“I didn't think about the medals. I just wanted to do my best.”

“It's not about being the best. It's about being better than you were yesterday.”

“My tears were a symbol of my humanity. Before me, gymnasts were like dolls.”

“I was not a robot. I had feelings. I showed them.”

“I opened the door for gymnastics in the world.”

“The crowd gave me wings.”

“Gymnastics is not only a sport, it's an art.”

“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.”

“When you're a child, you don't think about pressure. You just do it.”