"We could have won, 100 per cent. It’s the small things that let us down today, like second balls and not defending crosses. We just have to take it on the chin and go on to the next one."

"It was a tough one to take because I thought in spells we did really well, but in this league it’s the small millimetres that make the difference"

"the focus is always on the training, the physical part of it, and the mental aspect of it is (being) ignored."

"not because they are not physically ready, but because they are not mentally prepared."

"I put the pressure on myself because I love what I do."

"I also like to give back in life. I like to make sure the way I live my life I can influence young people."

"It’s a blessing to be out there, it’s my passion and the joy I bring to many people when I compete, it’s a blessing. Sometimes I reflect and learn from how far I came. I remember running barefoot in Trelawny, and the whole process to where I am now is just awesome."

"I feel like I had an innate gift that I was born with to run."

"I dreamed, I worked hard, I received."

"When you achieve that dream, it shows anything is possible if you put your mind to it and work hard for it."

"Today, we have the power to change the world in a way that the champions who came before us did not. If we recognize this opportunity and act together, then our achievements as sportswomen and men will only be the beginning of our legacies"

"This is a power and a responsibility that is new to our generation. If we see a need for change in our sport or our society, we should speak out. And we must also enact that change ourselves – by using our profile and our platform to engage with the issues closest to our hearts."

"Our influence in the world around us can be more significant than any of us imagine today – and it could last well beyond our final race, or goal, or jump. Together, we can be a force for good in the world around us. And that can start with the example we set, both on and off the field of play,"

"We are all competitors, but when we compete we should show respect for our sport – for the rules, for our opponents and for the people who cheer us on. Sport is in our hearts, and we should show the world that it is fun and inclusive. Sport has a unique power to speak to young people, and its message should always be a positive one"

"I don't know what the future holds, but my game fitness is up to par and I've proven that I'm capable of being an offensive threat and also my defensive prowess, so it will be really interesting to see how everything pans out."

"Speaking on her transfer to ETO FC Gyor, she said, "It takes a different type of mindset to embrace the change and still continue to shine and make history. There are bumps in the road and of course it’s never smooth sailing but you have to push beyond the norm and continue to shine and bring out the unique qualities you have.""

"Speaking about her team's remarkable run at the 2023, FIFA Women's World Cup, insisting that they wont rest on knocking out Brazil, she said, “It’s true that we have already achieved history.”. “But we want more!”"

""I realised that I’ve gone through so many different experiences in my life, so I thought: ‘Why not write about them and tell the world what I’ve gone through?’ And even though sometimes I might feel alone, I’m not alone.”"

"Speaking on her vitiligo, Tiffany admits, “it took a couple of years to be comfortable looking into the mirror and being ok with the new version of me. Throughout it all, music provided solace"."

"Tiffany's most personal rap yet, ‘Diary of a black woman’, she says, is intended to represent minority athletes and spread a message about positive self-image – an issue she herself has struggled with."

"It has been such a privilege, an honour, and my greatest blessing to stand here tonight"

"Tonight, I am really grateful that I was able to stand on the track one more time in the 100m finals"

"I came into this championship with so many odds, but I made the final. And I think that is a huge accomplishment. I remember in 2007 when I started, I was unsure what I wanted to do, but I walked away with so much from the championship. This time around, I came with all those experiences from years of participating in the championships"

"One of my greatest blessings is seeing athletes who are inspired by me across generations. It has been a blessing to interact with those athletes, and I hope that there is something they can take from this journey"

"There's so many lessons I get from chess, it's incredible, but I think the biggest thing for me has always been is that losing is learning."

"Maurice Ashley has been like a brother to me since I was twelve years old. I know the man, I know the competitor, I know the artist, and I know the teacher."

"Chess improves strategic thinking, attention span, patience, camaraderie and sportsmanship. Maurice Ashley is not only an international grand master as a player but also as a teacher and activist."

"As the first (and only) African American International Grand Master, Maurice Ashley is an historical figure. He is also a superb writer and a compelling teacher who makes learning even the most difficult aspects of chess appear possible. He shows us how chess can be used to put our young people on the path to success."

"Maurice's street savvy gives him instant credibility with children of all ages. I never tire of watching a room full of kids who have absolutely no interest in chess light up as Maurice tells his story. His ideas change lives and needs to be heard. Invest in your child's future; buy this book today."

"Maurice Ashley is not only a chess grandmaster, but he is a grandmaster at story-telling. He knows how to get to get kids hooked on the strategies and complexities of chess. In an age where kids too often play video games that are like junk food for the brain, Maurice is getting kids to sharpen their minds and build their character through the ancient game of chess."

"Maurice is a born fighter; he’s tricky and aggressive. Maurice confidently contests the sharpest lines of any opening without worrying about whether his opponent will know it better or come up with a novelty. To earn the GM title, Maurice had to go past his natural talents and work hard on raising his positional and endgame play to the GM standard."

""Most amateurs hate Chess 960 because it makes them feel stupid, but most Grandmasters love it because it makes them feel like amateurs again. It’s a chance for the chess elite to explore brand new worlds of wonderment and discovery." — Twitter September 2022"

"African continent GMs do exist; but, according to the system of racial classification, I am the first Black GM in history...it matters, and doesn't matter, all at the same time."

"I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level in the United States. Making bigger tournaments, more interesting events. Making it a respectable profession for young people to be able to pursue in the future."

"I thought Bolt was amazing, I mean, beating the world record and slowing down at the end, how galling has that got the for the other athletes? I never managed to do anything in 9.69 seconds, it took me ten seconds to watch him do that."

"Don't tell me I cheated the system because that's [expletive]. I didn't get treated fairly by the system. They cast me out and they were jealous because I turned in the fastest time ever run by a human and it was impossible at the time."

"Chad Dawson is a woman in man’s body."

"Chad Dawson will run like a chicken"

"I'm not the best, I'm just a guy who's willing to fight the best."