Quotes of the day from Sunday 5 August

Celebrating success ... what athletes said yesterday during competition at Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

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"No matter what form she's in, she'll hammer everybody."
- Track cyclist John Archibald (GBR) deals the opposition a blow in describing his sister Katie's ability on the bike.

"It's the best gift for my birthday in this beautiful country and amazing space."
- Marian-Florian Enache (ROU) celebrates winning a men's double sculls silver on his 23rd birthday.

"I couldn't sit on my bike for sixth months. I couldn't even walk without getting headaches."
- Track cyclist Anna Knauer (GER) explains why she's not disappointed with silver in the women's elimination race.

"It's a small medal that I would like to cut in little pieces to give to all those who supported us."
- Gold medallist Matthieu Androdias (FRA) is in sharing, and grateful, mood after winning the men's double sculls with partner Hugo Boucheron.

"Pre-Rio, if I'd had a bad session, it's all I would think about. Whereas now, I'm making sure Albie's not pulling the wires out of the wall or sticking stuff in plug sockets, rather than thinking about riding around in circles."
- Laura Kenny (GBR) puts cycling in perspective after winning the women's elimination race, her 12th European gold medal.