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

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.

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.

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

I was a good decathlete until I got with a coach that really knew how to train specifically for the event... I'd really describe it as like being a juggler; you have ten balls and you're trying to get them all in the air at the same time.

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

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.