When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.

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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...

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...

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

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...

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...

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

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

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

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

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

It is always possible to improve.

It is always possible to improve.

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...

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...

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

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...

I think that money has changed my sport.

I think that money has changed my sport.

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...

The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

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...

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...