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

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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...

The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

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...

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 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.

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...

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

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...

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.

I think that money has changed my sport.

I think that money has changed my sport.

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

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...

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...