But it stopped me from doing the work that was too hard for me.

VOA: special.2010.08.01

It was extremely hard work under very difficult conditions.

VOA: special.2009.02.11

Scott Blackmun, chief executive officer of the U.S.Olympic Committee, said it was result of hard work "It says our athletes were well prepared, that they had a fantastic games."

VOA: standard.2010.03.01