Too many athletes don't have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go towards it.

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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...

My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.

My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.

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...

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

I think that money has changed my sport.

I think that money has changed my sport.

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.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

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...

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

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...

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

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...

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

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

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...

The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

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...

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.

It is always possible to improve.

It is always possible to improve.

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...