The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens.

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Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men...

The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men...

As I mentioned previously, the tools that allow for optimum health are diet and exercise.

As I mentioned previously, the tools that allow for optimum health are diet and exercise.

During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S.

During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S.

One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.

One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.

Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip...

Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip...

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

Then in a fraction of a second, I realized that these sportsmen were not anyone's...

$Then in a fraction of a second, I realized that these sportsmen were not anyone's...$

The fans and supporters are also part of the Olympic family.

The fans and supporters are also part of the Olympic family.

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.

My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.

The Ancient Games are relatively obscure to most Olympians, but to understand just what the...

The Ancient Games are relatively obscure to most Olympians, but to understand just what the...

It is always possible to improve.

It is always possible to improve.

A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.

A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.

Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools...

Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools...

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

The greatest feeling of accomplishment for me is the fact that I was an athlete...

The greatest feeling of accomplishment for me is the fact that I was an athlete...

Nutrition is also a valuable component that can help athletes both protect themselves and improve...

Nutrition is also a valuable component that can help athletes both protect themselves and improve...

I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.

I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.

I think that money has changed my sport.

I think that money has changed my sport.