Memorable Quotes from the London Olympics

Olympics comments that shocked, inspired and entertained.

Gabby Douglas - Now that the London Games are over, take a look back at some memorable quotes from athletes and others that inspired, shocked and entertained. —Britt Middleton Despite nasty comments about Gabby Douglas' competition coif, the gold-medal winning gymnast brushed off the haters: "I’m like, 'I just made history and people are focused on my hair?' It can be bald or short, it doesn’t matter about [my] hair." (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Gabby Douglas - Now that the London Games are over, take a look back at some memorable quotes from athletes and others that inspired, shocked and entertained. —Britt Middleton Despite nasty comments about Gabby Douglas' competition coif, the gold-medal winning gymnast brushed off the haters: "I’m like, 'I just made history and people are focused on my hair?' It can be bald or short, it doesn’t matter about [my] hair." (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Mitt Romney - In a string of gaffes made during his first trip abroad, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney insinuated London wasn't ready to host the Summer Games. "It's hard to know just how well it will turn out ... There are a few things that were disconcerting." (Photo: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

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Mitt Romney - In a string of gaffes made during his first trip abroad, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney insinuated London wasn't ready to host the Summer Games. "It's hard to know just how well it will turn out ... There are a few things that were disconcerting." (Photo: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Serena Williams - "I don't think I've ever danced like that. I don't even know where the dance came from," Serena Williams said of the victory dance she performed after winning gold in women's singles. (Photo: REUTERS/Mike Blake)

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Serena Williams - "I don't think I've ever danced like that. I don't even know where the dance came from," Serena Williams said of the victory dance she performed after winning gold in women's singles. (Photo: REUTERS/Mike Blake)

Usain Bolt - "I’m now a legend. I’m also the greatest athlete to live. I’ve got nothing left to prove. I’ve showed the world I’m the best," Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt humbly told reporters following his double gold wins of the 100m and 200m competition. (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Usain Bolt - "I’m now a legend. I’m also the greatest athlete to live. I’ve got nothing left to prove. I’ve showed the world I’m the best," Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt humbly told reporters following his double gold wins of the 100m and 200m competition. (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Cullen Jones - "Thanks for believing in me! Bringing home HARDWARE!" U.S. swimmer Cullen Jones tweeted after winning silver in the men's 50m freestyle competition on Aug. 3. (Photo: Courtesy of Cullen Jones/Twitter)

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Cullen Jones - "Thanks for believing in me! Bringing home HARDWARE!" U.S. swimmer Cullen Jones tweeted after winning silver in the men's 50m freestyle competition on Aug. 3. (Photo: Courtesy of Cullen Jones/Twitter)

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Nur Suryani Mohamed Taibi - Malaysian rifle shooter Nur Suryani Mohamed Taibi was eight months pregnant during the rifle shooting competition and gave this unexpected advice for keeping calm under pressure: "When baby kicks, I will breathe in and breathe out and try to calm myself down and talk to baby: 'Behave yourself and help mummy to shoot!'" (Photo: Lars Baron/Getty Images)

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Nur Suryani Mohamed Taibi - Malaysian rifle shooter Nur Suryani Mohamed Taibi was eight months pregnant during the rifle shooting competition and gave this unexpected advice for keeping calm under pressure: "When baby kicks, I will breathe in and breathe out and try to calm myself down and talk to baby: 'Behave yourself and help mummy to shoot!'" (Photo: Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Ryan Lochte - "There's something about getting into chlorine water that you just automatically go," U.S. swimmer and gold medalist Ryan Lochte revealed about fighting the urge to urinate in the pool. (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Ryan Lochte - "There's something about getting into chlorine water that you just automatically go," U.S. swimmer and gold medalist Ryan Lochte revealed about fighting the urge to urinate in the pool. (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

New York Times Blasts Lolo Jones - "Jones has received far greater publicity than any other American track and field athlete competing in the London Games. This was based not on achievement but on her exotic beauty and on a sad and cynical marketing campaign," New York Times columnist Jeré Longman wrote in an editorial on Aug. 4. (Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

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New York Times Blasts Lolo Jones - "Jones has received far greater publicity than any other American track and field athlete competing in the London Games. This was based not on achievement but on her exotic beauty and on a sad and cynical marketing campaign," New York Times columnist Jeré Longman wrote in an editorial on Aug. 4. (Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Jones Thanks Fans - "Stressed. 5am no sleep post race. Almost went @britneyspears on ya & shave my head til I read ur tweets. Thx 4 lifting me up during this time," Lolo Jones tweeted, thanking her fans.(Photo: Courtesy of Lolo Jones/Twitter)

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Jones Thanks Fans - "Stressed. 5am no sleep post race. Almost went @britneyspears on ya & shave my head til I read ur tweets. Thx 4 lifting me up during this time," Lolo Jones tweeted, thanking her fans.(Photo: Courtesy of Lolo Jones/Twitter)

Samuel L. Jackson - "PHELPS WALKS em' DOWN!!! Came & got that A--! OLYMPIC RULER!! Last race Maggie!! MOSTMUFFAQUATICPFUQQAH of ALL TIME! GOLD!!! Go USA!" the actor tweeted. (Photo: Courtesy of Samuel L. Jackson/Twitter)

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Samuel L. Jackson - "PHELPS WALKS em' DOWN!!! Came & got that A--! OLYMPIC RULER!! Last race Maggie!! MOSTMUFFAQUATICPFUQQAH of ALL TIME! GOLD!!! Go USA!" the actor tweeted. (Photo: Courtesy of Samuel L. Jackson/Twitter)

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Queen Elizabeth - "Good evening, Mr. Bond," Queen Elizabeth said to actor Daniel Craig, who reclaimed his role as James Bond for a skit during the Opening Ceremonies on July 26. (Photo: Courtesy of BBC)

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Queen Elizabeth - "Good evening, Mr. Bond," Queen Elizabeth said to actor Daniel Craig, who reclaimed his role as James Bond for a skit during the Opening Ceremonies on July 26. (Photo: Courtesy of BBC)

Michael Phelps - "I consider myself normal. I've spent 20 years in the pool. I consider that something that's normal," U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, said of his work ethic.  (Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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Michael Phelps - "I consider myself normal. I've spent 20 years in the pool. I consider that something that's normal," U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, said of his work ethic.  (Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images)