We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the Games and even the suspicion of guilt can ruin a reputation for life.

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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.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

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...

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

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

My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.

My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.

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...

Then in a fraction of a second, I realized that these sportsmen were not anyone's...

$Then in a fraction of a second, I realized that these sportsmen were not anyone's...$

I think that money has changed my sport.

I think that money has changed my sport.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

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 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...

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 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 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.

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...

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...

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

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

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.

It is always possible to improve.

It is always possible to improve.