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.

Channel your energy. Focus.

Join me in the final race to smash poverty and achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals

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.

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.

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 want to be a millionaire, and I don't ever want a real job.