“The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens.”

But rich or poor, black or white, none of us are entitled to anything.

My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.

Nutrition is also a valuable component that can help athletes both protect themselves and improve performance.

Once you have selected a sport or a creative activity, the rules are pretty much the same.

By the time I had finished my coffee and returned to the streets, the rain had temporarily abated, but the streets were full of vast puddles where the drains where unable to cope with the volume of water.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

I’ve found that since I’ve been playing the acoustic, listening to a horn player has left me thinking, well, what can I do with that? But somehow piano players, I feel more of a connection to , now that I’m using the acoustic.

Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is that you are pursuing.

The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women.

There is no magic move or secret that creates victory but lots of little items that, when added together, can make you victorious.

Behind every good decathlete, there’s a good doctor.

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

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

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.

What has Athens to do with Jerusalem.