Fragile egos are put on the line every day.

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.

Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.

I usually don't mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it's time to seek shelter.

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

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.