“For a time, at least, I was the most famous person in the entire world.”

“If you don't try to win you might as well hold the Olympics in somebody's back yard. The thrill of competing carries with it the thrill of a gold medal. One wants to win to prove himself the best.”

“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.”

“One chance is all you need.”

“For a time, at least, I was the most famous person in the entire world.”

“A lifetime of training for just ten seconds.”

“A lifetime of training for just ten seconds. ”

“Find the good. It's all around you. Find it, showcase it and you'll start believing in it.”

“It all goes so fast, and character makes the difference when it's close.”

“Someday find my son...tell him about how things can be between men on this Earth."--A Letter to Jesse Owens”

“Rudy, please, wake up, God**** it, I love you. Come on, Rudy, come on, Jesse Owens, don't you know I love you, wake up, wake up, wake up...”