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

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

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

Even though it may seem counterintuitive, a comfort zone is a dangerous place to be.

As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given.

You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and high-school events, and people say it's awful... I say it was a good trade. You miss something but I think I gained more than I lost.

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