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

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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...

The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

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.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

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...

My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.

My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.

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...

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...

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

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

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 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...

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...

It is always possible to improve.

It is always possible to improve.