I never thought about competing in the Olympic Games when I was growing up.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The Olympics are never just about sports.
You learn a lot from your first Olympic Games experience. Everyone thinks they're prepared, but you never are.
I never had those dreams of making the Olympics. Never.
From 15 or 16, I always wanted to be an Olympic champion, but I don't think you ever believe it until it actually happens.
I still can't believe I'm an Olympic athlete.
I didn't train to make the Olympic team until 1968. I simply trained for the moment. I never even imagined I would be an Olympic athlete. It always seemed to evolve.
I never got into sports at all until I was in my early 20s, after my music career got going.
Growing up, I would never have thought that I'd be a double Olympic champion, with a lovely home and beautiful kids.
Fighting at the Olympics has been my lifelong dream, and I cannot believe I am there now.
As a child I was very involved with sports and I knew at age 9 that I wanted to be an Olympic champion.