We're a team, and just by the nature of our sport, we're always promoted together. I think we are definitely two different people with two different personalities, but we're always linked.

I would like to instill in people just to work hard. As long as they keep at it, their dreams will happen.

Over the years, I've made many sacrifices to win two Olympic gold medals and put together winning streaks that will never be broken.

I'm an avid animal lover. When I was 16, I wanted to be a vet or a zookeeper. I grew up with animals. At one time we had between five and eight dogs in the house, with four cats. We're menagerie people.

My dad would tell me to, 'Play for those who couldn't play.' So my motivation is for people who struggle in life daily.

The more colorful the food, the better. I try to add color to my diet, which means vegetables and fruits.

She had a hit for every syllable: 'Don't. You. Ever. Talk. To. Me. Like. That. Ever. Again.' That was the last time I ever talked back to Mom.