The goal of Olympic athletes (运动员) is expressed in their motto
(口号，箴言), "Swifter, higher, (11) . "By undergoing the stress
and strain of tough competition, they grow in strength, endurance, discipline.
They learn to (12) and to cooperate with people from many
nations. Each Olympic year their creed (信条) (13) them that
the most important thing in the Games is not (14) , but
taking part. The oath (誓言) they take binds them to abide by the rules of the
Olympic Games, "in the true (15) of sportsmanship, for the
glory of sport and the honor of our country".