"Waving the flag at the 1976 Olympics wasn't my idea. It was too much apple pie and ice cream. Not that I don't love my country, but I felt it was my victory up there, I put all the time into it"

This quote by Bruce Jenner is a reflection on his experience of winning the gold medal at the 1976 Olympics. He describes that it wasn't his concept to wave the flag, but rather an outcome of the frustrating patriotism and pride he felt in his nation. He acknowledges that he loves his country, however he also wanted to take ownership of his triumph and celebrate it in his own way. He stresses that he put all the time and effort into his training which the victory was his own. This quote is a testimony to the effort and dedication that Bruce Jenner put into his Olympic training and his pride in his accomplishments.