Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience.

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

Fragile egos are put on the line every day.

Erase the word "failure" from your vocabulary. No case is ever truly closed, and no challenge is ever over.

If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash.

I usually don't mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it's time to seek shelter.

As much time as you put into it, that's what your achievements are going to be when you come out of it.