Athlete

I just go out there and try to compete to the best of my abilities.

I never really set any time goals. I think that puts a limit on yourself.

I just go out there and try to compete to the best of my abilities.

I never really set any time goals. I think that puts a limit on yourself.

Winning the Diamond League with a personal record, it's like icing on the cake.

At one time I was one of those guys looking at the guys on the top saying 'I want to be like that.'

I've been blessed with a lot of talent, and if I just continue to work hard, then I think my name will be up there with some of the best.

A lot of athletes take legal creatine or protein powders or just different pills and supplements to be able to recover faster. And I don't take anything, I work hard and that's just what it is, I don't take anything.

Like everybody, I like pizza. You can't go wrong with that or a good cheeseburger.

For me, I just love running in the big moments. That's always been the way. That is what you work so hard for. You don't work hard to run fast in practice or to run fast at small meets.

You shoot as high as you can but if you don't end up there you can still end up accomplishing something great.

I don't want to be Usain Bolt.

Michael Johnson doesn't pay my bills or sign my cheques. So I don't really care what he has to say.

I feel like I'm just built differently.

In perfect conditions, with a championship mindset and ready to peak, anything is possible.

Track is my passion. I started playing at 4.

It means a lot to be considered the fastest in the United States.

Usain Bolt, Tyson Gay, Justin Gatlin... to have my name up there with those types of guys is a blessing and a humbling feeling.

I've always been a little kid compared to the guys I've competed against in terms of body development. I've always looked a lot younger, so naturally my body got a bit bigger and stronger. I combined that with a good work ethic, good mindset and focus.

I'm just a regular guy, I just happen to be really talented, and I have a gift from God that I've worked really hard at.