Around the world he traveled
   To start the games that he dreamed of, dreamed of
   His biggest triumph lingers
   Will only slip through his fingers
   He wants to feel the crowd
   And be a winner
   Each time he takes the step
   His reason now for living
   Praying silently
   He's running there
   Running faster
   To hear the sheers
   The crowd moves closer
   He's getting near
   A smile displays his victory
   It's only for a moment, a moment
   Towards the sky in wonder
   His mind begins to wander
   The cheers are getting near
   His name he hears
   But he will never fall
   This is really living
   Praying silently
   He's getting near
   His time is here
   The crowd gets closer
   The end is near
   From childhood to manhood
   He didn't seem to care
   He had no time for people
   He had no time to share
   The biggest race of all
   He wants to feel the crowd
   And be a winner
   Each time he takes a step
   His reason is now for living
   Praying silently
   He's running here
   Running faster
   To hear the cheers
   The crowd moves closer
   He's getting near
   He's almost here
   Getting faster
   His time is here
   The crowds move closer
   The end is here