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

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

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

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.

A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever.

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