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

I don't intend to stay around any longer than I feel I can be No. 1.

Track and field is the best way to reach out for kids. It doesn't matter how fast you are. You always want to beat someone.

Scientists have proven that it's impossible to long-jump 30 feet, but I don't listen to that kind of talk. Thoughts like that have a way of sinking into your feet.

There is no correlation between a childhood success and a professional athlete.

I'm not a coach and I know it. I'm too busy and it doesn't pay. I'm expensive. But I would always advise.

I tell you, it was kind of two-fold. I fortunately had a lot of support. My coach was amazing - he told me to focus on being prepared and that is what I did. Every athlete is nervous - any athlete who tells you they're not nervous isn't telling you the truth. I was as prepared as I could be.