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 don't know why I run so fast. I just run.

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

Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.

The potential for greatness lives within us all.

I thought I'd never get to see that. Florence Griffith Joyner -- every time she ran, I ran.

Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.