When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.

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I have read many studies out of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and they demonstrated...

I have read many studies out of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and they demonstrated...

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...

Athens will again be the host of the Games in 2004, but there are rumors...

Athens will again be the host of the Games in 2004, but there are rumors...

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...

Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is...

Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is...

Those of us who participate realize the incredible honor bestowed on us, but to really...

Those of us who participate realize the incredible honor bestowed on us, but to really...

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.

My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right...

My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right...

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...

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

Too many athletes don't have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go...

Too many athletes don't have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go...

There is no one magic move or secret that creates victory, but lots of little...

There is no one magic move or secret that creates victory, but lots of little...

It is always possible to improve.

It is always possible to improve.

We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the...

We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the...

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.

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

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

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.

The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

The East Germans first used biomechanics. This meant that rather than guessing about technique and...

The East Germans first used biomechanics. This meant that rather than guessing about technique and...