I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me.

I know that they [Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and even Wilma Rudolph] have paved the way and they have been a source of inspiration.

It was not until the end of my freshman year in high school that I thought I could really have a future in track and field. I definitely did not think I could make it to the Olympics back then, though; I was just focused on making it to the state finals!

I always look back to my first Olympic medal in 2004 in Athens. I was very new to the sport, and it was my first big win at the Olympics.

I grew up in a Christian home with amazing parents.

I think it's very important, even if you're not in organized sports, but just to be active, to be healthy.

My dad's a pastor and a seminary professor, my mom, she has such great faith.