“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.”

“It all goes so fast, and character makes the difference when it's close.”

“Find the good. It's all around you. Find it, showcase it and you'll start believing in it.”

“A lifetime of training for just ten seconds.”

“For a time, at least, I was the most famous person in the entire world.”

“One chance is all you need.”

“If you want to know the value of half a second, ask the person who came second in a sprint event at the Olympics.”

“Someone who doesn't make the (Olympic) team might weep and collapse. In my day no one fell on the track and cried like a baby. We lost gracefully. And when someone won, he didn't act like he'd just...”