Whether I'm 40, 50 or 60, I'm going to be as physically strong as I am able.

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

I've found that a person does not need protein from meat to be a successful athlete. In fact, my best year of track competition was the first year I ate a vegan diet.

If you don't have confidence, you'll always find a way not to win.

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

When I decided to go for four gold medals I planned it out over a few years. It was in four different events and there was a lot to it.

I never competed against athletes. I competed against perfection.