Roshni Nadar

Schools like Doon or Lawrence in Sanawar didn't decide to create leaders when they started. Look at their alumni list today, and you have a former prime minister, Olympic gold medallist, army generals, cabinet ministers, and leaders in different spheres. Some kind of training started at the school level itself that helped create leaders.

Indian Businesswoman

David Rudisha

My father's encouragement is what has brought me this far, because when I grew up I wanted to be like him, and I knew I had that ability to become an athlete. Being an Olympian is one of the greatest things, and being an Olympic gold medallist is one of the most prestigious titles in the world.

Kenyan Athlete

Tom Daley

Once, every four years, you get an opportunity to compete in the Olympics. You have these six dives that decide whether you're an Olympic medallist or not, which is quite intense.

English Athlete

Hannah Mills

I always dreamed of going to the Olympics. To be going to the Games in your own country is another thing; to do it as a potential medallist is another thing again.

Welsh Athlete

Stephanie Labbe

You don't become an Olympic medallist overnight and even after you do become an Olympian it doesn't make everything go away and you have this perfect life.

Canadian Footballer

James DeGale

I've done it the hard way - first Olympic gold medallist from Great Britain to win a world title, the 'road warrior.' I love that tag because I do travel.

British Boxer

Katarina Johnson-Thompson

It's a huge step up from the European Indoor Championships to being world outdoor gold medallist.

Greg Rutherford

I want to become double Olympic champion, triple Olympic champion, five-time world medallist.

British Athlete

Jade Jones

I want to be European, world and Olympic gold medallist.

Gagan Narang

I am glad. I am now an Olympic medallist.

Indian Athlete

Used when talking about winners in specific contests or competitive fields, often sports.

Competition Specific

Carries a sense of achievement and prestige, as it's associated with excelling in a field.

Positive Connotation

Refers to winners of any medal, not just first place, including second or third.

Medallist