I also meet with city officials, representatives from governors' offices, really anyone in that sort of position who has shown an interest in youth fitness, to let them know why this sort of program is so important. I give the… — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
I also meet with city officials, representatives from governors' offices, really anyone in that sort of position who has shown an interest in youth… — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
The main thing is that it's nice to see these young people - 9 to 14 years old - take the opportunity to get… — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
What I can tell them is the way you become an Olympic champion is to start working now. I tell them why it's always… — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
It's very warm there, so we were outdoors all the time. The local people had programs for us year-round, where as kids we had… — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
So I had the opportunity to do what the kids in the Hershey program do, except that the Hershey program lets them do it… — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
I make appearance at local park and recreation agencies when the program starts, when they have the qualifying meets at the local levels. Then… — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
I tell them how what matters is becoming the best you can be at whatever you're doing. — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
From the very start in 1969, I wanted to be a part of helping our Special Olympics athletes succeed. I wanted to be on… — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
Tonight I'm going to shower and then just walk for about four hours and look at the moon. — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
The whole decathlon is ridiculous, but the 1,500 meters is insanity. — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
