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

Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training and concentrate in a meet.

Stretching was a major part of my preparation.

I always got my work done before playing.

I always had to keep improving my skills in order to remain competitive and keep winning.

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.

Both parents supported my becoming a world class athlete.