Zitat des Tages von Mary Lou Retton:
It's going to be really weird when I'm 80 years old, in a walker, and people are still calling me America's sweetheart. We need a new one.
Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience.
Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success.
In L.A., we had a game room with a new sensation called Pac-Man.
Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.
That's because the International Olympic Committee has a policy of never replacing medals.
Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes.
As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter.
I usually don't mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it's time to seek shelter.
Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn't be here if it weren't for corporate support.
For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed.
In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband.
If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash.
Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded.
Be cocky. Walk into the Georgia Dome like you own it.
As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given.
The endorsement game has been very good to me.