John Coates Quotes (8 Quotes)

I wasn't going to die wondering why we didn't win, like we didn't win (when competing with) Brisbane or Melbourne. We needed to get our fair share of votes out of Africa.

It didn't go unnoticed for any length of time.

I thought it was necessary for us to show our commitment to those NOC's with a view to winning those votes,

His decision to stand aside is unselfish and typifies the spirit and camaraderie within the swimming ranks.

Given Anderson's finding and Dajka's admission, clearly Dajka has breached his conditional selection to the team and his Olympic Team Membership Agreement.

The British are receiving a significant increase in funding and you can't discount them as a threat in 2008 and 2012 when you consider what the funding boost did for us in Sydney five years ago.

It has always been our aim to increase the spread of medals. We have directed our funding towards sports where we felt we could improve our performances leading into Beijing (the 2008 Olympics). We are also encouraged by the way sailing and equestrian have bounced back after disappointing results in Athens.

I was pleased to see her have the courage to get back on the water. She has had a very difficult time. It's really up to her for what the future holds.