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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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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

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.

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...

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

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 have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.

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

I think that money has changed my sport.

I think that money has changed my sport.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

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.

One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.

One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.

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...

It is always possible to improve.

It is always possible to improve.

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...