I have a real passion for children. I always wanted to teach and only became an athlete because my parents told my brother Parenthesis and me that we should use any God-given talent we had.
Gail DeversIn my race, theres 10 hurdles, but in life, there is always a hurdle. There is always something you gotta get over, and its what you do, you know.
Gail DeversI always said a prayer before I ran, and my prayer was to win. My prayer was that God would allow me to run my best on that day, or better than my best. So whatever the outcome is, I have to be satisfied with it if I know I gave it my best effort.
Gail DeversMy life is a blessing every day that I get up. God saved my feet. How am I not going to use them?
Gail DeversYou have to find that love within yourself. If you love yourself, you feel good about yourself, and sports help you feel good about yourself.
Gail DeversMy grandma passed away at 98 1/2 and I want to live to 100. I want to be able to do what I can do even at 100.
Gail DeversI find motivation within myself. I run track not from a competitive Nature, but because I'm a very goal-oriented person.
Gail DeversI dont have a thyroid anymore. I had radioactive iodine treatment, which destroyed my thyroid. I take medication every day.
Gail DeversIt's totally different now, traveling to different meets and different cities and actually being able to enjoy the cities I'm in.
Gail DeversYou can never give up or get down on yourself. A true champion keeps his or her chin up and always takes life one race at a time.
Gail DeversIt is so important for young girls to be fit. I think sports is the key to success, because the challenges you face in sports prepare you for the rest of your life.
Gail Devers