Both parents supported my becoming a world class athlete.

Stretching was a major part of my preparation.

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

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.

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

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

I didn't get an athletics scholarship at a major school.