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Mary Lou Retton

"Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience."

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"Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience."

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"Observing and commenting, it is a piece of cake.Experiencing and sharing, that is a piece of work."

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"I grew up like a neglected weed - ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it."

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"As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter."
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"That's because the International Olympic Committee has a policy of never replacing medals."
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"Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes."
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"Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded."
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"For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth."
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"Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn't be here if it weren't for corporate support."
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"If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash."
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"For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed."
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"Fragile egos are put on the line every day."
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"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."
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