One of my major competitors was Harold Smith. Smith beat me in 1977. I was loafing during that competition.

One of my major competitors was Harold Smith. Smith beat me in 1977. I was loafing during that competition.

I overcame size with mechanics.

My father was also a principal of a school and mother was a curriculum advisor. Both were educators.

Both parents supported my becoming a world class athlete.

You have to have already convinced yourself that you are going to win no matter what other influences are.

I used biomechanics to save time when I was competing.