My coach told me if I broke the national record for the 200, I could run a 100.

I am doing what I do [athletics] because the fans love it and it's a part of me, it's my personality. I think people come to see you run fast, but they also come to see a show, a performance. They want to see a personality, and that's what I give them.

I can't watch a [Floyd] Mayweather fight. I don't find it exciting. I used to watch boxing in the [Michael] Tyson era when it was exciting. Now it's all bob and weave, a punch here and there. It is not entertaining.

At the end of the season, I normally get some time off training and can go on vacation and enjoy myself.

When I was younger I always wanted to impress, to be good for my country, to make them feel good, and sometimes that meant I didn't focus on myself enough. I learned I had to put myself first. And it's fine because I want for me the same thing that they want for me, which is to win.

I wouldn't say I'm a phenomenon, just a great athlete.

I really want to try soccer after I retire because I've watched football over the years and I think I could be a good contender.