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

Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes.

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

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.

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.

For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed.

Faith is a gateway to happiness that remains permanently accessible to each of us, wherever we are, no matter our circumstances.