You have to be able to be a good loser. You have to be okay knowing you're going to fail every day in something without getting mad and upset.

As a young child, I was never a crier. I never cried to get my way, or even when I was in pain.

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.

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.

We'll probably only consider a handful of individuals. We'll bring up people who can accumulate either innings or at-bats, so we can hopefully gauge where they stand as a prospective Major Leaguer.

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.

There is nothing better than having a personal-best day, being in shape and pushing myself beyond my own limits.