Behind every good decathlete, there's a good doctor.
Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.
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.
As I mentioned previously, the tools that allow for optimum health are diet and exercise.
The fans and supporters are also part of the Olympic family.
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.