I loved the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me.

I loved the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me.

My doctor told me I would never walk again. My mother told me I would. I believed my mother.

It doesn't matter what you're trying to accomplish. It's all a matter of discipline. I was determined to discover what life held for me beyond the inner-city streets.

But when you come from a large, wonderful family, there's always a way to achieve your goals.

When I was going through my transition of being famous, I tried to ask God, why was I here? What was my purpose? Surely, it wasn't just to win three gold medals. There has to be more to this life than that.

I'm in my prime. There's no goal too far, no mountain too high.