The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

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Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

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

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

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...

My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.

My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.

I think that money has changed my sport.

I think that money has changed my sport.

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...

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

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...

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...

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

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...

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...

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within 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...

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...

If it were easy, it would have no value.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

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...

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.

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.