It just meant a lot because it's something I've always wanted to do. I've always wanted to be a Senior National Champ. I was Junior National Champ in 2002, so now to be the senior champ is great.

Athens was a great experience and I'll always be able to look back on it and say I achieved my ultimate goal in gymnastics.

I think we all have had better days in competition.

It just meant a lot because it's something I've always wanted to do. I've always wanted to be a Senior National Champ. I was Junior National Champ in 2002, so now to be the senior champ is great.

Then after I saw the scoreboard that we were tied, I was really happy, because I really wanted to win.

You never know what can happen. I feel like I have a pretty good chance, but you never know.

Whoever you are, whatever your dream, you have to be strong in your head and strong in your heart. Be strong. There's no quitting in the person who wants it bad enough.