There's never going to be a system that is fair to everyone

We typically don't choose our athletes until about a month prior to the Games because anything can happen.

I'm used to short distances and short bursts of energy; it was just fastest

Everyone has obstacles, and you're not going to have the right answer or do the right thing every single time.

Gymnastics uses every single part of your body, every little tiny muscle that you never even knew.

Gymnastics is a lot like life. You don't become an Elite gymnast by bickering and having a negative attitude. You have to be positive to get to that level.

I'm a competitor. I really enjoyed the race more than just going out and running to run.