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

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.

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

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.

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

Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.

What is the fire that burns in your heart? If you are lucky enough to discover it, than by all means fan the flames and let the fire be the guiding light for a life worth living.