My last real race was at the Olympics in Sydney in 2000.

My last real race was at the Olympics in Sydney in 2000.

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.

You got to try and reach for the stars or try and achieve the unreachable.

I felt so full of gratitude and humility that I clasped my hands in front of me, closed my eyes and said a silent prayer of thanks to God... I had at last achieved something I'd wanted for so long... My insides bubbled with happiness. It was a dream come true.

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.

I made publicity contracts with Nike, several broadcasting companies and airline companies within Australia.