The greatest feeling of accomplishment for me is the fact that I was an athlete who was somewhat disabled.
Nutrition is also a valuable component that can help athletes both protect themselves and improve performance.
The East Germans first used biomechanics. This meant that rather than guessing about technique and form, they could apply changes to athletic performance based on science.
Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something.
Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is that you are pursuing.
It is always possible to improve.
There is no magic move or secret that creates victory but lots of little items that, when added together, can make you victorious.
Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended.
One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.
I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.
As I mentioned previously, the tools that allow for optimum health are diet and exercise.
Once you have selected a sport or a creative activity, the rules are pretty much the same.
My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.
Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.
A key factor is to do training that is fun.
Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.
The Olympics have been with the world since 776 B.C., and have only been interrupted by war, especially in the modern era.
Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools and playing fields, it takes the actions of legions of people who might not be Olympians.
When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.
Athens will again be the host of the Games in 2004, but there are rumors that they might be switched if the Greeks don't begin to construct the sites faster.
The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens.
My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.
Too many athletes don't have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go towards it.
Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.
I think that money has changed my sport.
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