on the subject of sports. Why was this so important? In order to gage one’s abilities and successes and to understand what sports are all about. As you get older, it’s natural to become more thorough and to concentrate first and foremost on studies in your own area. You must know some athletics history, otherwise you cannot judge what is a good and what is a poor result. It’s beneficial to know contemporary sports heroes, since you might find a source of inspiration among them. By the way, you can spot a girl or boy who is interested in sports a mile away: I’ve met 13 and 14 year-olds who know sports history much better than adults. My first great inspiration was four-time Olympic champion, American Al Oerter. I