No matter what great things you accomplish, somebody helps you.

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I tell them that the most important aspect is to be yourself and have confidence in yourself.

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I would be disappointed if I were remembered as a runner because I feelthat my contribution to the youth of America has far exceeded the woman who was the Olympic champion

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My mother taught me very early to believe I could achieve any accomplishment I wanted to. The first was to walk without braces.

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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.

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

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I ran and ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination, this sense of spirit that I would never, never give up, no matter what else happened.

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

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I loved the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me.

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

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