I don't want to be put on a pedestal. I want to be known as a nice and normal person, but my skills are a little more excelled.

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication just like any pro sport. Especially for beach volleyball you don't have to be tall or as fast as other sports. You just have to have the skills.

The more colorful the food, the better. I try to add color to my diet, which means vegetables and fruits.

My dad would tell me to, 'Play for those who couldn't play.' So my motivation is for people who struggle in life daily.

I would like to instill in people just to work hard. As long as they keep at it, their dreams will happen.

We're a team, and just by the nature of our sport, we're always promoted together. I think we are definitely two different people with two different personalities, but we're always linked.

A lot of people had doubts. I tried to tell people I never had doubts.

It's important to just kind of get away from your sport until you miss it. It's about taking time to enjoy other aspects of life or learn new things. It helps rejuvenate.

I'm stronger than I think I am. Mentally, physically.

Over the years, I've made many sacrifices to win two Olympic gold medals and put together winning streaks that will never be broken.

My favorite power food is Greek yogurt and honey.

Now more than ever the world needs your brilliance, your voice, your unique imagination, and your particular genius.

I’m not punishing you.’ ‘No?’ ‘No. You’d know if I was. Trust me.

Bridge burned from end to end, and I don't miss you anymore.You delivered silenceI've birthed freedom.

Something good is a frontier

I believe in facing reality. But only because I don't like turning my back on it.

I was like a cat always climbing the wrong tree.

When you make a mistake, the ocean gives you an instant reminder. You get punished. If golf clubs could shock you every time you hit the ball wrong, we'd probably learn how to play golf pretty well.

Being named among the best is special and beautiful. But if there are no titles, nothing is won.

Once we dreamt that we were strangers. We wake up to find that we were dear to each other.

Optimism can be more powerful than a battery of artillery or squadron of tanks. It can be contagious and it's necessary to being a leader.