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

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When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.

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

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The potential for greatness lives within us all.

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I believe in me more than anything in this world.

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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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The triumph can't be had without the struggle.

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i had a series of childhood illnesses... scarlet fever.... pneumonia.... Polio. I walked with braces until I was at least nine years old. My life wasn't like the average person who grew up and decided to enter the world of sports.

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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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