Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun. You get self-satisfaction from pushing your self to the limit, knowing that all the effort is going to pay off.

For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed.

In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband.

Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun.

I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do.

Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes.

Fragile egos are put on the line every day.