It took me time to realize that the men who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon are just men, just like me.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
To be with the other two-time gold medalists is great, but it's great to just be a decathlete.
I don't think anyone chooses the decathlon as much as it chooses you.
Most people doing the decathlon these days are quite boring, so people don't relate to them.
From the time I started the decathlon, I've loved the event. I didn't know why. I still don't know why.
I still can't believe I'm an Olympic athlete.
The Olympics were life-changing for me. I felt I went in as a girl and came out as a woman.
When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours.
I am glad. I am now an Olympic medallist.
Sometimes you have to resist working on your strengths in favour of your weaknesses. The decathlon requires a wide range of skills.
To me, the decathlon is its own little society and I am part of that culture.