My life was very Japanese.

If I look what sport has done in my life, I don't think there's any doubt that sport can change lives.

We have to lie to ourselves as decathletes and say that we like all ten events.

For so long I wanted to win the gold medal.Then I won. I had to figure out what was the new motivation to take myself to that place again.

I was blessed with certain gifts and talents and God gave them to me to be the best person I can be and to have a positive impact on other people.

It's not necessarily size that matters, it's how fast you move that implement.

I'm excited to be a part of the Olympic movement again.