"They ruined a perfectly good corn field when they built this place."

- Golfer Dave Hill on a one-time US Open venue Haseltine National in Minnesota.

"The simple fact is that many riders in a three-week race as tough as the Tour de France are, at some stage, likely to seek medical assistance."

- Pat McQuaid answering critics over the recent finding's that 45 per cent of riders on the peloton tested positive for banned substances.

"It's a bronze medal performance."

- Greenpeace Olympics spokeswoman Blair Palese on Sydney's efforts to keep the Games environmentally friendly.