The thing I like about decathlon is also the thing I dislike: It's the maximum challenge, but also the maximum frustration.
I wouldn't say there was a moment of realization when I wanted to be a runner; it was always just something I was.
I won't back down. I get a satisfaction from being tested and defeating the test.
To do the best that I possibly could in my world makes me pretty happy.
It's important not to make the gold medal bigger than it is.
I knew I could compete with most people in high school. It didn't quite give me an attitude, but it made me think I didn't have to try hard sometimes.