Stepping on that line for me, it will be about facing my fears.

Harder than training for the Olympics, harder than graduating from college, has been to stay a virgin before marriage.

Greatness finds us by obstacles in front of us. I don’t look at hurdles as obstacles blocking my path but opportunities to overcome.

Running was like the friend that never left. It was just always there.

The Olympics are only once every four years so you have to take advantage of all your opportunities, both to be an inspiration to people and help support your sponsors who help you.

A failure isn't a failure if it prepares you for success tomorrow.

As a young girl, I just wanted to have fun and compete. There were no goals of becoming an Olympic athlete. I wanted to hang out with my friends. I wanted to do something fun, and that's what I did