Guo Jingjing

thumb|Guo Jingjing Guo Jingjing (Chinese: 郭晶晶) (born October 15, 1981) is a retired Chinese female diver, and multi-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion. Quotes In the ’80s and ’90s, not a lot of people knew what diving was and I didn’t actually know what it meant. When I heard the word ‘water’ in the Chinese pronunciation of ‘diving,’ I had an image of families swimming happily together during the summer—and I wanted to have that. "Taking The Plunge with Guo Jingjing" in Tatler Asia (25 November 2014) When I realised it wasn’t swimming I signed up for, I just went with it because I liked the challenge. It wasn’t a hobby, but I grew to enjoy it and become good at it through my training. Eventually I developed the goal of competing and winning a gold medal. Little did I know that raising my hand would lead me to where I am now "Taking The Plunge with Guo Jingjing" in Tatler Asia (25 November 2014) I began to feel like I’d failed if I didn’t win a medal, and I lost that feeling of excitement I felt when I first began. "Taking The Plunge with Guo Jingjing" in Tatler Asia (25 November 2014) As an athlete, you’re only focused on yourself and it’s mainly about physical exertion, whereas as a mother I have to think not only about myself but also my child. Everything is new to me as a mother. In a way, I also feel like a baby because I’m learning bit by bit. Nobody really understands what being a mother is like until they actually become one. It changes the way you think about everything. "Taking The Plunge with Guo Jingjing" in Tatler Asia (25 November 2014) I don't like discussing my private life in public. It feels strange. "Guo: "I'll never forget the days with Tian"" in China Daily (25 July 2006) I don't care about my public figure, or gossip; It doesn't have an impact on my training or competitions. "Guo: "I'll never forget the days with Tian"" in China Daily (25 July 2006) External links Category:Guo Jingjing Category:Divers Category:Sportspeople from China Category:1981 births Category:Living people Category:Olympic gold medalists Category:Women in sports