A Quote by Bill Toomey

The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens.

Bill Toomey

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Bill Toomey
American - Athlete
Born: January 10, 1939

I watched my idol and fellow Dutchman Tiesto. He was the first DJ to play live on stage at an Olympic event - the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens. At eight years old, all I can remember thinking was, 'I want to be a DJ.'

Martin Garrix

I never expected to win three medals in the Athens Olympic Games. Of course, I would rather have won one gold.

Marian Dragulescu

My family love living in London. It is a fantastic city and a city such as this deserves to host the Olympic Games.

Jose Mourinho

I hope it really comes off. It would make my dad really proud." (about the song for the coming 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece)

George Michael

And from that nineteen sixty four, this was my goal to go to Olympic Games. And I realized what does it mean, Olympic Games, like big celebration.

Olga Korbut

The modern era of continuity planning began under President Ronald Reagan.

Barton Gellman

Every city and country just has a different reason for wanting to host the [Olympic] games.

Gary Hustwit

I think one of the greatest gigs I played, and we've had many, but to play the opening ceremony at - at the Olympic games in Athens 2004 was pretty special, you know? Because it's such a big deal for the whole world. And the whole world's watching. So that was definitely one of the special ones.

Tiesto

Our world today is in need of peace, tolerance and brotherhood. The values of the Olympic Games can deliver these to us. May the Games be held in peace, in the true spirit of the Olympic Truce. Athletes of the 80 national Olympic committees, show us that sport unites by overcoming national, political, religious and language barriers. You can show us a world we all long for.

Jacques Rogge

Darts should definitely be in the Olympic Games. Can you tell me any difference between archery and darts or shooting and darts? It's a very similar concept and both of those are in the Olympic Games. And don't forget that darts is also a hugely popular sport.

Adrian Lewis

Athens built the Acropolis. Corinth was a commercial city, interested in purely materialistic things. Today we admire Athens, visit it, preserve the old temples, yet we hardly ever set foot in Corinth.

Harold Urey

During this same year of 1896 another desire began to grow in me. I began to feel an ever greater yearning to love Jesus Crucified very much, and at the same time a desire to suffer with him and to help him in his sufferings.

Gemma Galgani

Pitching in the Olympic Games, Pan Am Games and Central American games prepared me to pitch at the big-league level.

Jose Contreras

It has been said that the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games is something that an athlete will remember for the rest of their life. It is true. That moment when you walk into the Olympic Stadium as part of the Australian Olympic Team, is a moment that I will never forget.

Jeff Fenech

I'm not a big fan of the Olympic Games. The ATP calendar is a bit complex due to the Olympic event.

Dominic Thiem

I began skating in the official practice venue of the 2002 Games. It was a huge Olympic atmosphere with Apollo Ohno sitting on the wall every day when I walked into the rink. That was really cool and very inspiring to see.

Nathan Chen

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