21.   Athletes have the real power, not agents, promoters or shoe companies.

22.   Athletes have their own dormitories, dinner lines, buses and stuff.

23.   Athletes undoubtedly have access to the latest designer drugs, but the IOC has never devoted sufficient funds for basic drug-related or performance-related research.

24.   Athletes will have to win two races to qualify for the Olympic team, a format which is used to cut down on protests over not being picked.

25.   Athletes can have more bone mass, which increases impedance.

26.   Athletes have feelings, too.

27.   Athletes have it relatively easy.

28.   Athletes have to finish in the top three of their events at the trials to become eligible for the Olympics.

29.   Athletes have consistently shattered records throughout the past century.

30.   Athletes have difficulty achieving the same level of importance after their careers.