Sometimes it takes years to really grasp what has happened to your life.

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.

The potential for greatness lives within us all.

Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose.

When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.

The triumph can't be had without the struggle.

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