Several years ago, Josephson Institute edited a book of 41 essays called The Power of Character. Among the accomplished and interesting contributors was John Naber, who won four gold medals and one silver medal in swimming at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, setting four world records in the process.
Now, with the London Games in full swing, we are pleased to reprint Mr. Naber’s piece, which recalls a time when he found it particularly challenging to play by the rules.