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“That's because the International Olympic Committee has a policy of never replacing medals.”

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I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do.

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As much time as you put into it, that's what your achievements are going to be when you come out of it.

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Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun.

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Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun. You get self-satisfaction from pushing your self to the limit, knowing that all the…

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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…

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

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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.

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Rather then focusing on the obstacle in your path, focus on the bridge over the obstacle.

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