MEDALIST in 2004, 2008 & 2012 Olympic 200-meter and 2008 & 2012 Olympic relay of the Jesse Owens Award from USATF signifying Athlete of the Year MEDALIST in 2011 World Outdoor 400-me- ter and 200-meter pians 4:6-7 (NIV) that says, `Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your re- quests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understand- ing, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.' That verse always [encourages] my heart when sure, and throughout the struggles of life my faith calms my heart. I try to stay in the [Bible] and I pray a lot, just talking to God. He provides my strength and wisdom. has given me the talent of running. My running is an amazing gift from God and I want to use it to the best to have this passion and you have to have a reason for doing what you're doing. And there really has to be a purpose there, I think that's what drives success. I know my talent is from God. And that's my purpose: to run to glorify Him. share my faith with the world!" |