“When I was standing on the podium, actually, I found her in the crowd and I don't think I have seen her happier before. Her smile was very big, and it made me really satisfied. It makes me remember the whole way that I've gone through, many years of hard training.”
Denis Petukhov
“We looked at each other standing on the podium, and I think we all were tearing up, ... But we had to keep it cool. I think we did. Then we let out a breath.”
Michael Irvin
“The greatest memory for me of the 1984 Olympics was not the individual honors, but standing on the podium with my teammates to receive our team gold medal.”
Mitch Gaylord
“It's a great feeling when someone like Bernard Hinault comes up to you on the podium to say 'Welcome to the club”
Lance Armstrong
“I remember standing on that podium, ... and for the first time probably before or since, wishing our national anthem had more verses.”
Dan Jansen
“I'm out to prove I deserve to be on the podium. I think I have a legitimate shot of placing top three in the state.”
Brendan Flanagan
“It was like my dream come true. When I got on the (top of the) podium, it was indescribable.”
David Piercy
