I got interested in decathlon because a coach that I had was a big fan of Bruce Jenner, and he just saw the ability in me - but when it came down to it, I knew my best chance at a college scholarship would be in track and field.

It really means a lot that I won the gold medal - but I woke up the next morning expecting to feel different. I felt the same.

Take pride in exactly what it is you do and remember it's okay to fail as long as you don't give up.

Breaking the world record in '92 was a very special personal moment, but I'd say my favorite moment as a decathlete was winning the Olympic gold medal.

I was playing little league baseball when Bruce Jenner was winning the gold but I don't think I was really paying attention at that time.

It took me time to realize that the men who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon are just men, just like me.

Try everything, because you're never sure what you're going to be great at.