I like added pressure. It makes me work harder.

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.

Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun. You get self-satisfaction from pushing your self to the limit, knowing that all the effort is going to pay off.

In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband.

Children possess a remarkable amount of passion. They throw themselves completely, heart and soul, into everything.

Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded.

Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience.