The rewards are going to come, but my happiness is just loving the sport and having fun performing.

I maintained my edge by always being a student; you will always have something new to learn.

I don't think being an athlete is unfeminine. I think of it as a kind of grace.

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.

It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.

My passion for giving is no different than yours. I give because it's in my heart to give. I give because I was taught to give at a very early age. This is how I developed my passion for giving.

We live in a world where sports have the potential to bridge the gap between racism, sexism and discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games was a great start but hopefully what these games taught us is that if women are given an opportunity on an equal playing field the possibilities for women are endless.