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.

I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do.

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.

There can be distractions, but if you're isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition.

As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given.

Be cocky. Walk into the Georgia Dome like you own it.

As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter.