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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.