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

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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...

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...

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

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

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

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

It is always possible to improve.

It is always possible to improve.

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...

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.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

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...

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.

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...

I think that money has changed my sport.

I think that money has changed my sport.

Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the...

Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the...

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...

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

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

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...

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.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

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 Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.