They gave standing ovations to every single athlete.

It is beautiful. We really enjoy it. The response is overwhelming. The standing ovations are wonderful. Everyone loves being on the road preaching the gospel.

Unless something unforeseen happens, they are going to make it if they keep up this pace.

You have to know what's happening in the locker rooms, you have to know what's happening at the grass-roots level. That's the best way to work.

Our world today is in need of peace, tolerance and brotherhood. The values of the Olympic Games can deliver these to us. May the Games be held in peace, in the true spirit of the Olympic Truce. Athletes of the 80 national Olympic committees, show us that sport unites by overcoming national, political, religious and language barriers. You can show us a world we all long for.

These were truly magnificent games. We say a heart-felt thank you to Italy, Piedmont and Italy.