Plans change over the course of a lifetime. My plan for much of my life was to be an Olympian. This wasn't just a silly childhood dream, like wanting to be an astronaut, a teacher, AND a rockstar at the age of six. I was an undefeated athlete at the age of eighteen, with a Big Ten scholarship and a real shot at Olympic glory. But like I said, plans change.
I have to take a few moments to say thank you to one of my personal heros. He has shown that hard work and perseverence along with intelligence and desire can create in someone a fire to do the sometimes impossible. Brett Favre played the game of Football with a passion few harbor these days.
Marion Jones, who was the track winner of five medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, admitted that she used steroids. She pleaded guilty today and might face some jail time. It is so sad how desperate athletes are these days. Now, Jones is literally riped off from the medals she won. She came out and apologized to the public yesterday. And her apology seemed pretty sincere.
Bio Lesson Part II
A more shocking look at steroids…
In light of the recent Michael Vick convictions and O.J. Simpson accusations, I feel it is necessary to reconsider the position of athletes in our society.
Do you really know what steroids are? Well not many people do. Â
