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.

Too many athletes don't have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go towards it.

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

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.

During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S.

We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the Games and even the suspicion of guilt can ruin a reputation for life.

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