Of course, I want to win a second gold medal in my own country, ... In order to achieve that, I will have to make the effort. I will not only talk about it, but have my deeds speak for themselves. I will grab whatever chance I get. |
Shi really did a good job, ... He is always chasing me and the gap is getting closer between him and me. I feel happy that there are two Chinese athletes standing on the podium. |
Some may be surprised, but I do expect more for Saturday's relay final. It's a team work, and I think it's more exciting. |
The Beijing Olympics will be a good opportunity for the athletes of Asia to show their abilities, ... I don't believe that Asian athletes are inferior to athletes from North America and Europe in the track sprint events. I'm a good example. It's important to wipe away existing stereotypes. I hope Japanese athletes will also make their best efforts. |
The track has been slippery with the drizzle, and that did make it a little bit hard for me to run out a good result. |
To win is the most important. I knew that I could make it, but I didn't expect such a time, |
When I got shoulder to shoulder with Allen Johnson, I felt that I was going to win. The crowd was amazing but they did give me pressure, too. From the moment I left the hotel to the moment I entered the stadium, they were shouting out my name and I had to respond. That distracted me a little, but it was okay. |