- Ten On Tuesday - Tuesday, June 29, 2004 Ten Athletes That You Admire 1. Michael Jordan - there's no doubt that he's the powerhouse of the sports world, both on and off the court. And he has what few NBA players have - integrity. 2. Lance Armstrong - the epitome of self-control and discipline, Lance is not only a champion, but a survivor. Also, I have good memories of watching the Tour De France with my father when I was younger, and my dad always thought highly of Lance. 3. 'Flo-Jo' Florence Griffith Joyner - she was amazing to watch, and one of the few women olympians that never failed to embody femininity and power simultaneously. Her life was taken from her too soon, but she showed the world all you could accomplish in only 38 short years. 4. Bonnie Blair - The one that couldn't be intimidated. I admire her ability to use the odds against her, and turn it around to capture 5 Olympic golds. Plus, I grew up watching her and wanting to be as fast as her. 5. Apolo Anton Ohno - I've given 2 years worth of reasons why I admire this Olympian, *wink* 6. Larry Bird - again, good memories of growing up watching him play and lead the Boston Celtics to the Championship. But Larry has to be the most consistent and humble professional b-ball player I've ever seen. 7. Napoleon Kaufman - now, I'm most definitely not a Raider's fan, but this guy has guts. He not only was off the hook on the football field, but he gave up so much fame and fortune for what he felt was to pursue his 'spiritual' calling. Anyone that gives up everything to follow their heart is awesome in my book. 8. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - For someone to follow their father in his sport, even if it took his life, something about that just gives me chills. In my eyes, he's also a survivor. 9. Karl Malone - this guy is a machine, in every sense of the word. He should have close to the most perfect attendance record in the NBA at games, and almost nothing will keep him from playing. And that's tough when you go 15 years without a Championship ring. I mean, I think if his kidney fell out, he'd grab it, tuck it into his $300 sneakers, and head down the court. 10. Kristi Yamaguchi - no surprise, EVERY little girl wanted to be Kristi. And after attending 2 of her P2P banquets for her Always Dream foundation, she's really touching lives and doing so much good with her celebrity status. Hmm, I noticed that most of my Top 10 are Olympians. There's no secret to the fact that this form of sport just creates admirable people.

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