Tag: Olympics

A Personal Pursuit of Olympic Greatness

Written on February 5, 2014.

It’s Personal They hate to lose more than they love to win. Tomorrow the sporting world’s focus will shift to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, but one of the Greatest Olympic athletes of recent years won’t be there. Evan Lysacek was expected to be a top contender for the gold in Men’s Figure Skating, after winning it in the 2010 Vancouver Games. Unfortunately, an injury took him out of this competition; however,...

Committing to Great Change

Written on September 27, 2012.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and interview many of the world’s top athletes and champions. While their greatness had more to do with their inner characteristics than their ability to touch their toes, I’d be out-of-touch if I completely overlooked the physical conditioning of the great ones. To this day, Michael Jordan looks like he could put a jersey on and make an NBA roster....

Misty May-Treanor

Written on August 14, 2012.

“Do Unto Others” They know character is defined by how they treat those who cannot help themselves. You have two gold medals and you’re on the path to your third, having just defeated a competitor to qualify for the semi-finals in the Olympics. There is cheering, there are hugs, there are high-fives, and there are a lot of television cameras in your face. At this moment of celebration and excitement–the...