1. “You can never give up or get down on yourself. A true champion keeps his or her chin and always takes life one race at a time”
2. “It is so important for young girls to be fit. I think sports is the key to success, because the challenges you face in sports prepare you for the rest of your life.”
3. “Remember, all things are possible for those who believe!”
4. “I was blessed with a long career where I won gold medals for myself and my country. Nothing stands out as a disappointment.”
5. “My life is a blessing everyday that I et up. God saved my feet. How am I not going to use them?”
6. “It’s not what other people believe you can do, it’s what you believe.”
7. “Every accomplishment starts with a decision to try.”
8. “Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”
9. “I find motivation within myself. I run track not from a competitive Nature, but because I’m a very goal-oriented person.”
10. “You have to find that love within yourself. If you love yourself, you feel good about yourself, and sports help you feel good about yourself.”
