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

My participation in the Art of the Olympians is a natural extension of my athletic career. I find creating a piece of art in many respects mirrors my long jumping efforts illustrating that hard work and inspiration will always be the foundation for success.

After I stop competing, I'd like to do something that inspires people to get active and fit.

The advice I will give my children, if and when they have Olympic aspirations, will be to go for it.

I was always really inspired by watching the older girls competing, just seeing other Olympians do great things, and I just really wanted to be a part of that whole experience. And to be able to represent USA was always a goal of mine.

I'd love to compete in the Summer Olympics.

I really wanted to come into the Olympics.

Although, you know it's been really nice to wear the Olympic kit, I'm looking forward to wearing non-sports, feminine clothes.

When I went to the Olympics, I had every intention of shaving the mustache off, but I realized I was getting so many comments about it - and everybody was talking about it - that I decided to keep it.