“In this moment, I have to be at the head of the International Olympic Committee more than ever, ... I have to try to help to solve these problems.”
Juan Antonio Samaranch
“Despite the fact that everyone recognizes the Olympics to be a huge commercial enterprise, the International Olympic Committee and its constituent organizations lack the accountability and the openness needed to keep up with the role the Olympic Games play in the world today,”
George Mitchell
“[Overhearing this, the former head of the International Olympic Committee, Juan Antonio Samaranch, replied,] Who was that, Coe? ... Since he got the Games, he's been making friends with everyone.”
Sebastian Coe
“ The only deadline that exists comes from the International Olympic Committee, which wants each federation to hand in rosters by the end of January.”
Rene Fasel
“The French don't like it, and the (International Olympic Committee) doesn't like it. Everyone else has embraced it.”
David Young
“It's crazy because this whole thing to the Olympics has really messed my head up because everybody's telling me how important the Olympics are. And I was like, 'whatever, just do well and go to the Olympics.' Just that having that kind of mellow attitude made me land everything. It was really soothing. I just can't wait for the Olympics now. It's been an awesome season.”
Shaun White
“I love the Olympics. 'Naked News' actually has dedicated a segment in our program strictly for our Olympic coverage.”
Cameron Shore
