Fragile egos are put on the line every day.

Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It's our goal in life to find it and keep it.

I cant justify taking money away from hungry kids and needy schools to pay for the Games when corporations are willing to write the checks.

Rather then focusing on the obstacle in your path, focus on the bridge over the obstacle.

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

As much time as you put into it, that's what your achievements are going to be when you come out of it.

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.