Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It's our goal in life to find it and keep it.

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

There can be distractions, but if you're isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition.

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

As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter.

I'm very determined and stubborn. There's a desire in me that makes me want to do more and more, and to do it right. Each one of us has a fire in our heart for something. It's our goal in life to find it and to keep it lit.

Friendship is a living thing that lasts only as it is nourished with kindness, sympathy, and understanding.