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Michael Phelps, the United States Magic Index: ★★★★★ "Nothing is impossible. With so many people saying it couldn't be done, all it takes is an imagination, and that's something I learned and something that helped me" Maarten van der Weijden, the Netherlands Magic Index: ★★★ "It [the disease] taught me to think step by step and to be patient. When you are in so much pain and lying in a hospital bed, you aren't thinking about the next month, but the next hour. This is the same strategy I used here -- staying in the pack and waiting for my chance"

Usain Bolt, Jamaica Magic Index: ★★★★★ "I'm Lightning Bolt! I am not Flash Gordon or anybody. My name is Bolt, Lightning Bolt" Zhang Juanjuan, China Magic Index: ★★★ "I was on a mission. The entire Chinese archery world heaved a sigh of relief. I think it is the result of the efforts of all the Chinese archers. The gold today should also be attributed to the cheers and spectators, and to my confidence and composure"

Elena Isinbaeva, Russia Magic Index: ★★★★ "I was trying to do my best for the crowd. It makes me happy, so happy. I felt that I could not go out without the world record because of the support the crowd gave me. The sky is my only limit. Life would be boring without records to break, so I want to continue on forever" Sheila Taormina, the United States Magic Index: ★★★ "The last three years have not been fun. But I had no regrets. I'm 39½ years old. I just want to sit with my family without having to rush to a workout. I did it. I didn't quit"

Matthew Emmons, the United States Magic Index: ★★★★ "Now I think I have a reason. Things happen, I mean we [his wife Katerina won a gold and a silver in the women's 10m air rifle and 50m rifle three positions respectively] are going home wih three medals, so I can't complain." Segun Toriola, Nigeria Magic Index: ★★ "I never played so well, my forehand was very good. I'm the first one in Africa to have stepped into the top 32"

Luan Jujie, Canada Magic Index: ★★★★ "China has developed so fast, I wanted to come back and say how thankful I was for everything. My body is different from 30 years ago, but my heart is strong and that is everything" The Lopez Family, the United States Magic Index: ★★ "This time she [Diana] really honed in on what I've been saying to her. I said she didn't have this opportunity before and it might not be something that she gets the opportunity to do again. I told her that the medal is her hardware. Her kids will brag about this medal and her grandkids will brag about this medal"

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