It's very warm there, so we were outdoors all the time. The local people had programs for us year-round, where as kids… — 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… — 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
