I maintained my edge by always being a student; you will always have something new to learn.
There is something about seeing myself improve that motivates and excites me.
I don’t think being an athlete is unfeminine. I think of it as a kind of grace.
For me it’s the challenge – the challenge to try to beat myself or do better than I did in the past. I try to keep in mind not what I have accomplished but what I have to try to accomplish in the future.
The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you.
It wasn’t until I was 14 and watched the 1976 Olympic games on television that I really started to dream about the big time. I remember seeing Evelyn Ashford in the 100 meters, and she was going to UCLA.
People assuming that because I’m a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit.
The rewards are going to come, but my happiness is just loving the sport and having fun performing.
Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It’s about being fit for life.
I always keep myself in a position of being a student.
Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others.
Once I leave this earth, I know I’ve done something that will continue to help others.
Even at 10 or 12, I was a hot, fast little cheerleader.
I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well.
I do not take steroids. I never have. It’s sad to me that people want to point fingers. I don’t do that. That’s not me. I wouldn’t feel like a human being.
I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else.
I really do miss playing basketball. I don’t play a lot of pick-up games. But I do like using basketball as a form of cross training.
I set my sights on making an Olympic team, not realizing how tough it was going to be.
I’m not shy. I’m modest, but I’m very outgoing.
I’m always challenged by someone.