Olympic quotes that pierce the heart! Words of tears and inspiration

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Have you ever felt your heart swell at words spoken on the Olympic stage? The words of athletes who have overcome extreme tension and pressure have the power to move us beyond the realm of sport.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of memorable Olympic quotes.

In words steeped in effort, setbacks, and feelings for teammates, you may find yourself reflecting on your own daily life.

By the time you finish reading, you’ll surely feel a fresh surge of energy.

Find the words that resonate with you!

Olympic quotes that pierce the heart! Words of tears and inspiration (1–10)

This color of medal reflects my true ability.NEW!Miho Takagi

These are the words spoken by Miho Takagi, who won the bronze medal in the women’s 1000 meters in speed skating, as if savoring her frustration.

They express her regret that her ability fell short, while also conveying that she gave everything she could in her current state.

It leaves the impression that she’s looking ahead to future battles, recognizing that further effort is needed to achieve better results.

You can feel the courage to move forward—turning frustration into a springboard to build even greater strength.

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It really had to be these two and no one else.NEW!Narumi Takahashi

At the Milan-Cortina Olympics, where Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara’s free skate in pairs set a new world record and became a huge talking point, these are the words of Narumi Takahashi, who served as a commentator.

So thrilled by their phenomenal performance, she left many words of praise for the two skaters.

This is one of them as well.

She seemed almost at a loss for words because it was so incredible, but she conveyed her honest emotion just as she felt it, and it made our hearts swell as we watched.

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This kind of performance is the best in the universe.NEW!Narumi Takahashi

Those are the words Ms.

Narumi Takahashi said at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, aren’t they? Did you all watch the figure skating pairs free skate on February 16 by Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara? It was a truly magnificent performance that set a new world record for the highest score.

Ms.

Takahashi, who was providing commentary, was excited throughout, and it was hard to find words worthy of such praise.

Since Ms.

Takahashi has experience skating together with Mr.

Kihara, the performance may have moved her even more deeply.

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Olympic Quotes That Pierce the Heart! Words of Tears and Inspiration (11–20)

I think Team Japan’s bond was the strongest it’s ever been.NEW!Riku Miura

The Milan–Cortina Olympics got off to a spectacular start with a silver medal in the figure skating team event.

After the first day’s rhythm dance, women’s singles, and pairs short program, Japan trailed the leading United States by just 2 points, which really sent excitement soaring across the country.

I imagine Riku Miura, who skated in the pairs short program, couldn’t help but let those words slip out naturally.

The place where skaters wait for their scores is called the “kiss and cry,” and the warm, friendly vibe of Team Japan that appeared on screen from time to time was honestly the most pleasant in the world! How did it look to you?

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Fight with soul, every single throw.NEW!Sayaka Yoshimura

Japan’s women’s curling team fought hard, but sadly couldn’t advance past the preliminary round.

Even after elimination was confirmed, Sayaka Yoshimura vowed to give her all in the remaining two games—such passionate words.

Ever since first attempting to reach the Olympics in high school, competing at the Games has been her long-held dream.

Stories about her determination are endless, such as “I was so frustrated I didn’t watch the Sochi Olympics on TV,” and “I went all the way to the Pyeongchang venue to fire myself up, telling myself I want to stand here.” She must be someone driven by an Olympic passion stronger than anyone else’s.

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A silver medal that says it’s better than goldNEW!Chinami Yoshida

These are the words spoken by Chinami Yoshida, a curling athlete, in response to comments from Ren Nikaido, who won a silver medal in ski jumping.

Although Nikaido was frustrated about falling just short with silver, Yoshida addresses directly how outstanding that result is.

By uniquely describing how the kanji for “silver” (銀) is formed, she also conveys a message encouraging him to stay positive and keep striving.

It’s a remark that stands with the athlete’s feelings while giving strength to move forward.

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It’s like a snowboard kingdom.NEW!Toru Tamagawa

These are the words of Toru Tamagawa, who appears on various programs as a commentator, after looking at the snowboard results and medal counts.

He expresses his awe at the growing number of medals every time the Olympics are held and the steady emergence of outstanding athletes.

He says that Japan ranks among the top countries in medal totals and could even be called a snowboarding powerhouse.

The message also conveys expectations that the athletes may achieve even better results in the future.

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