I don't like to try strange foods. I like to explore different foods, but if you ask me to eat crocodile or frogs... I'm like no. That's where I draw….

Never quit. Never give up..

I wanted to finish on a stronger note. Fighting through that routine, you know what I was like, 'I'm just fighting through.'.

Never give up and always keep fighting, because though times may be tough, the sacrifices do pay off, so just keep pushing towards your dream and jus….

Even if you have the talent, you still have to push yourself. I don't think dreams magically appear, that's why they're called dreams. But if you do ….

For me going down in history being the first black American to win the gold, I think more colored people are going to start coming to the gymnastics ….

I don't know where this is coming from. What's wrong with my hair? I'm like 'I just made history and people are focused on my hair?' It can be bald o….

Always be courageous and strong, & don't fear. You've got to be confident when you're competing. You've got to be a beast..

You just have to be yourself and go full with confidence and be courageous!.

Hard days are the best because that's when champions are made..

Sacrifices are not in vain. At the end, everything will pay off..

Believe, don’t fear, believe..

To win Olympic gold it takes a lot of HARDWORK, a lot of PASSION, a lot of SACRIFICES..

If we set our minds, we can achieve anything..

No one is going to feel sorry for you, so you have to go out there and be fierce..

The most important thing is to believe in yourself and know that you can do it..

Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself. Keep fighting for your dreams!.

If you push through the hard days you can get through anything..

You know, God has a plan for me, and I'm going to follow in his footsteps and just rejoice and be happy..

My message is to never quit, never give up. When you have a little trouble here and there, just keep fighting. In the end, it will pay off..

Always be courageous and strong, and don't fear..