In 1968, in the midst of the tumultuous 1960s, the Olympics were much more than just another event

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When the going got tough, I really had to draw on many of the same competitive instincts I did when I was skating. I really had to put my head down and stay positive. I had to fight.

I think exercise tests us in so many ways, our skills, our hearts, our ability to bounce back after setbacks. This is the inner beauty of sports and competition, and it can serve us all well as adult athletes.

I really loved what the guys were doing more than anything, how high they jumped, how effortless it was.

The ultimate goal should be doing your best and enjoying it.

Then came the choreography... the impact of music and choreography tends to really emphasize an overall feeling of what you really want out of the program.