Carl Lewis

My best year of track competition was the first year I ate a vegan diet.

Whether I'm 40, 50 or 60, I'm going to be as physically strong as I am able.

I found the emotion that as an athlete you block out, and it really helped me to understand myself as a person. I'm a really emotional person and it helped make me a better person.

I never competed against athletes. I competed against perfection.

At the end of the day, if you're a professional athlete in track and field you are the CEO of your company.

Track and field is the best way to reach out for kids. It doesn't matter how fast you are. You always want to beat someone.