I wanted to wait until the birth and only then make the decision. I came after a hectic week, with not enough time to rest. But I must admit I expected a higher score. But...

I believed that Bryan (Clay, the US 2005 World Championship decathlon winner) would be the winner in Moscow but that I would at least fight for one of the remaining two medals.

I did not need glucose to win the silver.

It (the doping scandal) is a tragedy for me. It makes me want to cry. I am seriously considering putting an end to this year’s season. … I don’t feel like training, much less competing.

We didn’t do anything that wasn’t in the rules. The doctor was responsible for the decision to give us the glucose during the very tough competition in bad weather. I feel sorry and embarrassed.