Notable quotes from the 2024 Paris Olympics: July 30, 2024

PARIS — Here are some notable quotes from the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 30, 2024:

"It doesn't feel good (yet) because we know we have one more (group) game. Spain, we beat them to qualify last year, so we know that they're going to give us their best shot, and we've got to be ready for that."

— Canada men's basketball player RJ Barrett on starting the competition with two wins.

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“A lot of camaraderie. We spent a lot of time together off the court, just trying to build that chemistry and get to know one another even more. That translates on the court. I think it's a lot of fun just being in the (Olympic) Village and getting to spend some time with each other and let that translate to the court. Honestly, that's my favourite part.”

— Canada men's basketball player Jamal Murray on the Olympic atmosphere.

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“Words can’t describe how proud I am of this group. Last year we finished ninth (in the world series). We went back knowing we had a lot of work to do. So it feels pretty good to be in this place."

— Canada women's rugby sevens player Alysha Corrigan on her team's journey to a silver medal.

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“I looked up and I saw the gates of heaven. No, I looked up, and it was just so open."

— Canada women's rugby sevens player Charity Williams on scoring a try in 21-12 semifinal win over Australia.

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“It is crazy. It is so fun. It is so special. We have a lot of fun playing together and it shows.”

— Canadian 3x3 basketball player Michelle Plouffe on playing alongside twin sister Katherine.

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"Fourth stings a little bit. I just wanted to come in and put together the best race that I possibly could and to really just try and enjoy the moment and I'm happy to just be here still and to be to be competing at this level."

— Canadian swimmer Kylie Masse, who finished fourth in the women's 100-metre backstroke.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 30, 2024.

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