You have to reach deep within yourself to see if you are willing to make the sacrifices.

If you can take it, you can make it.

To persevere, I think, is important for everybody. Don't give up, don't give in. There's always an answer to everything.

God knew my needs and took care accordingly.

The race film had confirmed a dead heat. That was great. But even better, most of the New York press finally learned to spell my name correctly.

Pain is that last quarter of a mile. You feel it, but when you’re through racing, your whole body just feels elated. So the pain is worth it.

That's one thing you learn in sports. You don't give up; you fight to the finish.