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

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.

I'm not supposed to be able to speak clearly, and decipher what's going on in the media. I'm supposed to be the typical amateur who's 22 and scared to death and can't believe he won the Olympics.

Every New Year's Eve, I have a pact to do something I never thought I'd do. So I created this list. You have to free your mind to do things you wouldn't think of doing. Don't ever say no.

Life is about timing and overcoming difficult things.

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

I enjoy my life, I love track, I'm set for life financially.