I never read my press when I was competing. I never got caught up in what I was doing at that moment. Gail Devers catchcompetemoment Change image and share on social
I didn't get nervous when I ran, but I get nervous watching other people now. I root for anybody with a USA on their chest. Gail Devers chestnervouspeople Change image and share on social
I was blessed with a long career where I won gold medals for myself and my country. Nothing stands out as a disappointment. Gail Devers blesscareercountry Change image and share on social
I have a real passion for children. I always wanted to teach and only became an athlete because my parents told my brother Parenthesis and me that we should use any God-given talent we had. Gail Devers athletebrotherchild Change image and share on social
My grandma passed away at 98 1/2 and I want to live to 100. I want to be able to do what I can do even at 100. Gail Devers grandmalivepass Change image and share on social
I am very thankful that I have lived the life I have lived. I am thankful for my Graves' disease, and I tell people, if I had my whole life to live over, I would have it, because it has really made me into the person that I am. Gail Devers diseasegravelife share on social
Looking back, I'm so proud to have gone to five Olympics - I believe only three other Americans have achieved that. My true gold medal, though, is my daughter, Karsen, who is 18 months old. And I have a wonderful husband, Mike. Gail Devers achieveamericanback share on social
I don't have a thyroid anymore. I had radioactive iodine treatment, which destroyed my thyroid. I take medication every day. Gail Devers anymoredaydestroy Change image and share on social
When I write a goal down - and I truly write them down - it becomes a part of me. That's a contract that I sign with myself to say, 'I don't care what happens - I'm going to stay on this path. I'm going to try and see this through; I'm going to give it my best shot, my best effort.' Gail Devers carecontracteffort share on social
People talk about retiring. I never said that r-word. People though I went away after the Olympic Games. I took time off to do something I've always wanted to be - a mother. Gail Devers gamehavemother Change image and share on social