I like added pressure. It makes me work harder.
Fragile egos are put on the line every day.
There can be distractions, but if you're isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition.
More than 10,000 athletes came to Atlanta seeking Olympic medals. Only a few of them will be lucky and skilled enough to claim one.
Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience.
Pay-per-view would deprive many kids of the delight of seeing the Olympics.
As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter.
Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success.
I cant justify taking money away from hungry kids and needy schools to pay for the Games when corporations are willing to write the checks.
I usually don't mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it's time to seek shelter.
I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do.
Be cocky. Walk into the Georgia Dome like you own it.
Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.
Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes.
