My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.
BILL TOOMEYThe Olympics have been with the world since 776 B.C., and have only been interrupted by war, especially in the modern era.
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Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is that you are pursuing.
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Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.
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A key factor is to do training that is fun.
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The Ancient Games are relatively obscure to most Olympians, but to understand just what the Games are about, it is really necessary to investigate the roots and the meaning that has transformed culture and society for so many years.
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Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something.
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My Olympic voyage has continued because it is so rewarding.
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As I mentioned previously, the tools that allow for optimum health are diet and exercise.
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A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.
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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.
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Behind every good decathlete, there’s a good doctor.
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The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens.
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I think that money has changed my sport.
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The fans and supporters are also part of the Olympic family.
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The Olympics have been with the world since 776 B.C., and have only been interrupted by war, especially in the modern era.
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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.
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