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

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

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.

And there is such a thing as a decathlon high. It's like a rock rolling down hill, picking up momentum. You get better and better.

You know why divorce costs so much? Because it is worth it!

It's important for me to think I'm mixed-race.

To me, the decathlon is its own little society and I am part of that culture.