With Alexander's cancer, I was definitely brought to my knees for the first time because of the fear factor.

I want to keep my private life private.

The Athens Olympics will be meaningful even though I cannot participate as an athlete, since I can participate in the flame relay all over the world.

I took only twice a time-out, once, when I was hurt, and a second time, when I much felt I was exhausted out of personal reasons.

Twenty seconds before a race, there's absolute focus. The key thing is to achieve relaxation, but at the same to have absolute total control. You've got to find the balance between being totally ready to go and being really at peace with yourself as well.

I quite clearly have made the right decision in my heart, retirement was the way.

When I'm in a bad mood, I don't listen.