From the International Olympic Committee comes this 1994 release that was produced by Frank Marshall, directed by Jeff Werner, and has a running time of 27 minutes. Bob Costas is the host as five sections, each from the tagline above, are illustrated with footage from both the summer and winter Olympiads. This video opens and closes with music montages (including America the Beautiful sung by Barbara Streisand), containing glimpses of several runners including Carl Lewis, Florence Griffith Joyner, Kathy O'Brian, Wilma Rudolph, Steve Prefontaine, and Evelyn Ashford. Two athletes that get special extended coverage are Billy Mills during the "Focus" section and Gail Devers during "Discipline" as their stories of Olympic success are told. Bill Clinton is also shown discussing Jesse Owens and a unique section is present describing the United States Olympic Training Centers and the support that they offer athletes as they prepare for the games. This rare VHS tape is clearly done to provide a feel good experience prior to the 1996 Atlanta games. Watch for it to appear at an auction site to bring it into your own collection. Griffin Publishing in Irvine, CA. still has some tapes available for purchase by calling1-800-472-9741.
1994