I was standing on the podium on the left side, and on the right side, as a silver and bronze medalist,
You start thinking you can be Olympic champion,
It’s a bit insane–these are Aussie legends,
We cannot overestimate the role of the Olympic Games in resolving various wars and conflicts, ... but the hosting of the Olympic Games gives people hope and reminds us of the need to coexist with others, which requires communication and mutual understanding."
The Olympics has always been powerless in the face of political distractions, ... Even so, the existence of the Olympic Games makes us feel that mankind is a community with a shared future."