As long as I can concentrate and remain somewhat calm, I can normally do very well.

I don't compete with other discus throwers. I compete with my own history.

To exercise at or near capacity is the best way I know of reaching a true introspective state. If you do it right, it can open all kinds of inner doors.

I never set out to beat the world. I just set out to do my absolute best.

It was like a tidal wave went through the city.

It has to be the '80 Olympic hockey team.