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

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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.

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...

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...

I think that money has changed my sport.

I think that money has changed my sport.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

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...

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...

If it were easy, it would have no value.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

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

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

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

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...