I grew up in a Christian home with amazing parents.

Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered.

Before a race, I block out what’s going on in the stadium. It’s different for everyone. But for me, I’ve always been able to block it out. For a sprint race, it’s important not to...

I love a great pair of jeans and a nice blouse.

I always look back to my first Olympic medal in 2004 in Athens. I was very new to the sport, and it was my first big win at the Olympics.

Try to think of working out and healthy eating as a lifestyle. Rather than go on a diet or try a crazy exercise routine, try making them something you do every day.

I majored in elementary education, and I have a passion for kids.

I spend around three hours on the track and two hours in the weight room, five or six days a week.

My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run.

I never let track define me. That’s something that’s really important to me.

I’m really laid back but I still like to dress up sometimes.

You know, I love wearing heels. I wish I could wear them all the time, but, you know, my sport doesn’t really permit it.

The most important lesson that I have learned is to trust God in every circumstance. Lots of times we go through different trials and following God’s plan seems like it doesn’t make any sense at...

I think that kids aren’t even exploring the option of sports anymore, and they don’t even know what they could do.

My speed is a gift from God, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, it all comes from him.

I feel old.

I have learned that track doesn’t define me. My faith defines me. I’m running because I have been blessed with a gift.

I was a disruptive child.

Right now I’d say my favorite fashion designer is Zac Posen.

I spend around two and half hours on the track every day running and another 2 hours in the weight room lifting weights with my strength coach.

The biggest way I stay motivated is to run with a group of friends. Sometimes it’s hard to get going by yourself, but if you have a plan and a meeting time, you know this...

I’ve got to make sure I’m keeping weight on.

I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.

I don’t have a sprinter’s body.

It was not until the end of my freshman year in high school that I thought I could really have a future in track and field. I definitely did not think I could make it...

I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.

I love the relays. Track is such an individual sport, so it’s fun to do something together.

Being a role model is a privilege.

I’m just competitive. It doesn’t matter what it is. I want to win.

Most people don’t think about plyometrics when they think about powerful strength. But I do lots of them to build mine.

My faith inspires me so much. It is the very reason that I run. I feel that my running is completely a gift from God and it is my responsibility to use it to glorify...

I myself am frustrated in just where sports are at. It’s a hard thing when you’re out there working every day, and you know that someone else is cheating and they may not necessarily get...

My dad’s a pastor and a seminary professor; my mom, she has such great faith.

I am a sprinter, and I love to go fast. It’s very difficult for me to be patient and follow a race strategy or conserve energy.

The 200 meters is my baby. To me, it’s the perfect distance. It’s still a true sprint, but it unravels more. You get to enjoy the race a little bit more than the 100.