I always wanted to be wealthy. I did.

The trials on the road to world harmony are no greater than the courage of those who accept the challenge.

I've always known that sporting people frequently suffer from joint problems because of the repeated strain they put on their bodies to get to the top. But somehow I never thought it would happen to me.

I'm not running for state Senate because I wanted to become a politician. I'm running because I wanted to serve.

To this day, most people think of me as the fastest human. They don't really think me as a long jumper, although that's the event I had more success in.

People have always thought of me as being something, but I'm just a human being like everyone else.

My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If you run your race, you'll win... channel your energy. Focus.