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It was a dream of mine to be an Olympic champion but not a lifelong goal.

I always said I wanted an Olympic medal. It's the pinnacle of any athlete's career.

I think to actually be an Olympian to me means that you've trained most of your life, or you've dedicated most of your life or a big chunk of your life into doing something that you believe that you can accomplish.

I am Olympic champion for life, and I have learned to enjoy what that means.

I had been thinking, 'I've got to win because I'm Olympic champion'; actually, no, it's, 'I'm an Olympic champion for life,' I can just enjoy the rest.

In my Olympic history I don't think I have achieved my potential as an athlete. That's what I want when I look back at my career. I want to be able to say I gave it my best shot.

My father's encouragement is what has brought me this far, because when I grew up I wanted to be like him, and I knew I had that ability to become an athlete. Being an Olympian is one of the greatest things, and being an Olympic gold medallist is one of the most prestigious titles in the world.

Becoming an Olympian is the ultimate reward for any athlete.

The experience of being an Olympian is one that can never be taken away from you.

When I picked athletics, I knew I wanted to be an Olympic champion.