Those of us who participate realize the incredible honor bestowed on us, but to really understand the true scope and depth of the movement requires more investigation and concentration.

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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...

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.

We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the...

We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

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...

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

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.

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.

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

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

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...

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

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...