Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools and playing fields, it takes the actions of legions of people who might not be Olympians.

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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...

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...

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

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...

I think that money has changed my sport.

I think that money has changed my sport.

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...

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

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...

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...

When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be...

When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be...

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...

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

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

It is always possible to improve.

It is always possible to improve.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

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...

Once you have selected a sport or a creative activity, the rules are pretty much...

Once you have selected a sport or a creative activity, the rules are pretty much...

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.

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.

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.

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...