52 Inspiring Olympic Story Quotes

Every four years, the Olympics captivate the world with extraordinary stories of perseverance, triumph, and the indomitable human spirit. Athletes not only push the boundaries of their physical abilities but also embody values that inspire millions around the globe. These games give rise to unforgettable moments, where passion meets purpose and dreams are realized on the grandest stage. In this collection, we've curated 52 of the most inspiring Olympic quotes that capture the essence of these remarkable journeys. Whether you're an athlete, a fan, or simply someone in search of motivation, these words of wisdom will remind you of the power of resilience and the beauty of achieving the impossible.

1. “Lucky people will focus on what’s in front of them rather than scrabbling about for what they’re searching for.” - Steve Backley

2. “You can start to change your luck today. Begin believing that you can have what you desire and superior things will arrive.” - Steve Backley

3. “Explore. Train your conscious mind and your subconscious mind to start working for you by getting those great powers to move in a new direction. Start creating your own good luck today.” - Steve Backley

4. “Remember, if you don’t do anything – if you don’t change the way your mind works and direct your subconscious mind to create the life you want – then everything stays the same, nothing changes.” - Steve Backley

5. “They don’t give Olympic medals out for talking a good game.” - Steve Backley

6. “To deliver your own personal maximum, you’ll realise there are no shortcuts; if you want to be a champion it is all about rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in.” - Steve Backley

7. “Trust in your own beliefs or succumb to the influence of others’.” - Steve Backley

8. “Although you can’t go back in time and alter your natural level of potential, you can determine how much of that ability you tap into, exploit and develop for the future.” - Steve Backley

9. “For many, lack of achievement is more a consequence of fear of taking a chance and getting uncomfortable.” - Steve Backley

10. “The way forward is to stop pestering yourself for answers and let it, the creative part of your mind, come up with the solution when the time is right.” - Steve Backley

11. “Invest your energy in the things you can control.” - Steve Backley

12. “If you decide not to take action, you are going to fail, and even if you do take action, if you can’t keep up your motivation, you will simply end up back where you started.” - Steve Backley

13. “Athletes who are able to stay completely focused in pursuit of their dreams are the ones that are most likely to become champions.” - Steve Backley

14. “Success is a decision, not a gift.” - Steve Backley

15. “A mind filled with negative thoughts makes you feel miserable and inadequate and will lead to failure after failure no matter how hard you try to succeed.” - Steve Backley

16. “Every time a champion makes a decision they have a chance to learn something new, regardless of the outcome.” - Steve Backley

17. “To think is good. To obsess is bad.” - Steve Backley

18. “These are the people who will encourage you to go after your dreams and will inspire you to succeed. Stick to them like a barnacle to a rock.” - Steve Backley

19. “If you have positive energy you will always attract positive outcomes.” - Steve Backley

20. “When you think a positive thought, you become positive.” - Steve Backley

21. “Success is virulent. Once you get the bug then it’s in you.” - Steve Backley

22. “The people and successes in your life mirror your beliefs.” - Steve Backley

23. “Look for solutions, instead of being difficult; be more thoughtful, instead of allowing anger to burn you out. Look at things from a different perspective, embrace change, look out for opportunities and you will feel much more in control.” - Steve Backley

24. “Tell me your thinking, and I’ll tell you what your life looks like.” - Steve Backley

25. “The challenge for you is to decide not what is important, but what is most important and then focus your attention on that.” - Steve Backley

26. “Your current apathy is simply your soul telling you that it is confused.” - Steve Backley

27. “Do you want to know what one of the secrets to achieving all of your goals is? You’ve got to be committed.” - Steve Backley

28. “If obstacles are large, jump higher.” - Steve Backley

29. “There are three types of people in this world. Firstly, there are people who make things happen. Then there are people who watch things happen. Lastly, there are people who ask, what happened? Which do you want to be?” - Steve Backley

30. “It is action that creates motivation.” - Steve Backley

31. “See it, feel it, trust it!” - Steve Backley

32. “If not now, when?” - Steve Backley

33. “It is one thing to know what should be done, it is another to do it.” - Steve Backley

34. “Share your aspirations only with those who will support you, not those who will respond with doubt or lack of interest.” - Steve Backley

35. “Mix with positive-minded people as a means to tap into your unexploited potential.” - Steve Backley

36. “It is never about who is right or wrong, it is about what is best.” - Steve Backley

37. “If you are able to focus unswervingly on your goals, then all that you desire will become yours.” - Steve Backley

38. “Nothing could be any worse than having to turn to your friends, your colleagues and your loved ones and say –‘I gave up too soon’.” - Steve Backley

39. “Success is simply never giving in to failure - either in mind or body.” - Steve Backley

40. “Act like a champion, and then become one.” - Steve Backley

41. “The sprint is like life ... blink and you miss it.” - Steve Backley

42. “The only test is what you see when you look in a mirror.” - Steve Backley

43. “Too often, people get stuck in a state of over-thinking, the result is that they never reach a decision.” - Steve Backley

44. “The first step is the most important. It is the most crucial and the most effective as it will initiate the direction you have chosen.” - Steve Backley

45. “Just identify the very first physical action you need to take, and do it.” - Steve Backley

46. “The thrust of continuous action is the firewood which fuels motivation.” - Steve Backley

47. “Compete like you cannot fail.” - Steve Backley

48. “You have to create your self-belief by going to your core to find the probable reasons for the negativity in you, and then demolish them.” - Steve Backley

49. “Like everything in life, it is not what happens to you but how you respond to it that counts.” - Steve Backley

50. “If you remain static and wait for success to come to you it will certainly not happen.” - Steve Backley

51. “It is true to say that the secret of a winning formula is the ability to accept that there is a vast area of unexploited potential beyond what you currently perceive to be your maximum.” - Steve Backley

52. “If you want to continue to be the best in the world, then you have to train and compete like you are second best in the world.” - Steve Backley