If I wasn't active and involved in different sports and just moving around, I wouldn't have even known that I had the potential to become an Olympian.

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 never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me. That's what I do and it's what I love, but I think by having other things I'm passionate about and interested in, it helped me to come back. It helped me to have renewed love for the sport by being able to step away and then come back.

I'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win.

I grew up in my mom's third grade classroom and always helping her, and I also got a passion for kids that way.

I love a great pair of jeans and a nice blouse.

I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.