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

You're not going to get a chance to vote for me on the ballot, but you can actually vote for what I believe in.

I never competed against athletes. I competed against perfection.

My best performances were when I was 30 years old, and I was a vegan.

By carrying the torch, you will be bridging cultural and social barriers, and all the boundaries that separate nation from nation.

I'm not Carl Lewis the athlete any more. I'm growing into a new person with new interests and new goals.

I'm a fast learner. I may not run as fast as I used to, but I think I still learn as fast.