While receiving radiation treatment for a thyroid illness, I had refused to take beta-blockers - a medication that would have eased its side effects - because they were deemed illegal by the sport's governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federations. Gail Devers associationathleticbeta share on social
It's totally different now, traveling to different meets and different cities and actually being able to enjoy the cities I'm in. Gail Devers cityenjoymeet Change image and share on social
It's a challenge between me and the hurdle, and the hurdle has always won. Gail Devers challengehurdlewin Change image and share on social
I was diagnosed with Graves' disease, an illness of the thyroid gland. Instead of surgery, I was given radiation treatment. Gail Devers diagnosediseasegland Change image and share on social
I have to be cautious, have my thyroid levels checked, and as long as I do that, I'm fine. Gail Devers cautiouscheckfine Change image and share on social
I always said a prayer before I ran, and my prayer was to win. My prayer was that God would allow me to run my best on that day, or better than my best. So whatever the outcome is, I have to be satisfied with it if I know I gave it my best effort. Gail Devers dayeffortgive share on social
In my race, there's 10 hurdles, but in life, there is always a hurdle. There is always something you gotta get over, and it's what you do, you know. Gail Devers gottahurdlelife 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
In February 1991, I was rushed to the hospital in Los Angeles to have my feet amputated. Three years earlier, I had broken the national 100 meters hurdles record while a student at UCLA and was a favourite for the event at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Gail Devers amputateangelesbreak 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
