54 Quotes by Olga Korbut

If there has not been such a thing as gymnastics, I would have had to invent it because I feel at one with the sport.

I am a great realist in all aspects of life. Whatever I can do ... here it is.

The important thing is not to retreat; you have to master yourself.

But, I couldn't live without creation gymnastics.

I am not interested in medals or titles. I dont need them. I need the love of the public and I fight for it.

Life is marvelous now because I have a tape recorder.

I've never wanted to be anything but a gymnast. Maybe it is dangerous-but when you start thinking about danger, you might as well give up.

I think I spent all my life in gymnastics. And if you will ask me I want to change something in your past life, no. I will go same.

This ability to conquer oneself is no doubt the most precious of all things sports bestows.