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

It's all about the journey, not the outcome.

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.

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.

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

I always wanted to be wealthy. I did.

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