Were the games about the medals?

Jack’s Winning Words 2/24/14
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”   (Vince Lombardi)  Over 2800 athletes participated in the Winter Olympics, but fewer than 300 medals were awarded.  Are gold, silver or bronze the symbol of success?  In the Olympics, as in life, the reward is in the chase toward excellence.  As Vince said, “Go “chase” the right thing.”  BTW, why do you suppose Jesus said, “Be perfect?”     ;-)  Jack