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I learned what I need to do in the long jump, what I needed to do in the javelin and I've been able to rectify those events. It's been a bit of a learning curve, which is good.

If I could be good at any sport, it'd be javelin. I know a few people I would love to throw a spear at.

I am the type of guy that always looks into the future. But, of course, you never completely forget a javelin in your shoulder.

I don't compete with other discus throwers. I compete with my own history.

I have not had the chance to go out there and do myself justice in an Olympic marathon yet. I have not been able to get to an Olympic marathon injury-free yet.

My goal is to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games, and I'll fight and continue going until I do that.

I train and prepare for every contest the same so I can compete to the best of my abilities.

I've dominated past competitions, but I've sweated blood and tears for every medal. I take nothing for granted, and I'm fully focused on doing my best.

I was running track early in my years and I was breaking track records in sprint running. I was training and I wanted to be in the Olympics. I thought I was going to be able to win a gold medal, and my mind was pretty much set on 'this is what I want to do'.