Three events. Three gold medals. I was news, big news, in the sports world.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The feeling of accomplishment welled up inside of me, three Olympic gold medals. I knew that was something nobody could ever take away from me, ever.
In 1981, I spoke at the Olympic Congress. I was scandalised that I was the first athlete to be given that chance. But I made the most of it.
The highlight of my career? The Olympics, of course.
I definitely have two Olympics in me; I don't know about three Olympics.
Getting three gold medals is something I'll really cherish.
The Olympics: not one of my better memories.
I knew very little or nothing about the Olympics. Having qualified was itself a big achievement for me, and then being there was quite overwhelming. Although I lost in the opening round, but the fact that I fought well was enough for me to take away from Athens.
My biggest loss was the Olympics. I just can't forget losing. I never will.
When I decided to go for four gold medals I planned it out over a few years. It was in four different events and there was a lot to it.
And I realized that there was no sports reporter, so I started covering sporting events.