The joint lubrication was not what it was when I was competing, and I decided that not having arthritis or rheumatism for the rest of my life was a lot more important to me than returning to the track.

I overcame size with mechanics.

Both parents supported my becoming a world class athlete.

I don't really see the hurdles. I sense them like a memory.

I went to Moorehouse College. There was no track and field there.

There are so many people afraid of a task. They get so overwhelmed by the obstacles in front of them that they shy away from reaching beyond a position of safety.

I never struggled with injury problems because of my preparation - in particular my stretching.