The 2012 London Olympic Games fostered a generation of hope. I witnessed women participating for the very first time, representing every nation.

The London games mark the 24th anniversary of my winning two golds and setting the world record in the heptathlon. Someone is going to want it; records are made to be broken - it's only a matter of time. I hope mine will outlive me.

If I stop to kick every barking dog I am not going to get where I'm going.

Girls playing sports is not about winning gold medals. It's about self-esteem, learning to compete and learning how hard you have to work in order to achieve your goals.

The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening.

I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else.

Don't follow in any footprints, make your own prints. Because, you are the future of tomorrow.