When I look back at the world championships, I know there's a lot of room for improvement, I'm always up for a challenge. The Olympics, they don't define me, I've had some good and some bad. But it's all about the Olympic experience.

It's incredible. Nine? Wow. I just remember winning my first one, getting the medal and the plate, the pin with the diamond for first place. My ninth title, I have no answer for that because I never thought it would be possible.

I needed to turn off the negative voice in my head - I was psyching myself out.

I don't know secret to success, but I'm pretty sure the closest thing is preparation

As an athlete, I've always been very proud to represent the United States.

When I look back at the world championships, I know there's a lot of room for improvement, I'm always up for a challenge. The Olympics, they don't define me, I've had some good and some bad. But it's all about the Olympic experience.

Don't focus on the negative things that can happen, just think about the positive things.