For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth.

I like added pressure. It makes me work harder.

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

You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and high-school events, and people say it's awful... I say it was a good trade. You miss something but I think I gained more than I lost.

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

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.

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