"Awards are so unnecessary because I think we get so much out of our work just by doing it. The work is a reward in itself."

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The U.S. Olympic spirit award is an award that is given to an athlete who embodies the Olympic spirit in more ways than just on the playing field, in showing incredible perseverance, in overcoming obstacles, and what we wanted to do is have everybody can vote on-line.

— Brian Boitano