As a young athlete, it was first about having fun; then it was about winning.

I always know where the scissors are.

When first starting to work with someone you try to get them in the same mindset that you were in when you were successful, and I realized the best thing you can ever do is realize that they are not you. They have a different persona and mindset, and you have to figure out what works best within your communication with that athlete.

You need to become more than one type of athlete. You have to be a sprinter, a weight man and a distance guy all in one.

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

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.