Quotes of the day from Rio Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO
Top quotes from the Rio Olympics on Wednesday:
"He was supposed to slow down. I said 'What are you doing, it's a semi-final?'"
- Usain Bolt on his conversation with Andre De Grasse as they crossed the line in the 200m semi-finals.
"Times don't matter but medals matter."
- Women's 800m runner Caster Semenya of South Africa.
"This is unreal. It's more upsetting than I could ever imagine."
Kim Tae-hun of South Korea on losing in the preliminary round of the men's taekwondo.
"We could be playing dominoes back at the apartment and they would all want to beat me and beat each other."
- United States women's water polo coach Adam Ktikorian on the competitive nature of his squad.
"They could have just shaken my hand and then go do their thing and go think about Spain, but they spared some very kind words, respectful words. I truly appreciate it."
Argentine basketball star Manu Ginobili on the tributes from the US team as he retires from international basketball following the defeat to the defending champions.
Argentina's shooting guard Manu Ginobili holds on to the ball during THE Rio 2016 Olympic Games Men's quarter-final match between USA and Argentina at the Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janeiro on August 17, 2016. PHOTO | ANDREJ ISAKOVIC |
