Lauryn Williams Quotations

I was a little bit nervous about the exchanges. But I think they were almost excellent.

I was excited. But we got lectured all these times about etiquette if you win a medal. At first I was looking for my flag to wave, but then I thought 'what if you're not supposed to carry your flag when you finish second, instead of first'? Then I wasn't sure if I could run around the track. You don't want to get captured on TV from a bad perspective. I was definitely excited, but I was a little lost, too.

You get up, train, then you have the rest of the day, maybe do some sightseeing.

There was a little added pressure after last year's mishap. I just wanted to get it around.

I've always loved Mickey Mouse. I even have a Mickey Mouse tattoo on my right leg.

Allyson had the option of running and she wasn't very comfortable as the first leg. No one is upset abut not being able to run the relays.

Allyson had the option of running, and she wasn't very comfortable as the first leg. No one is angry. No one is upset about not being able to run the relay.

It's going to be an exciting race. I know she's training hard. That's the sort of person she is.

It'll be like the Olympics, only indoors. It's a great field.

I've got to work on my start, to say the least.

It's my way of acknowledging those less fortunate who have suffered through the devastation of the hurricane season this summer.

In college, you just thought about having fun. Now you have to think about making money and putting food on the table. It's become more of a job.

I just wanted to be me. I feel this brings out my personality.

I had a great time and those kids gave me a real feel for the Russian community and what it's like to be here. The kids were very genuine and well educated and there was a nice enthusiasm throughout the room. It was a wonderful opportunity.

If I get a start like that (in the final) god knows what will happen.

It's all about understanding that God is behind every performance, good or bad, and that trusting Him will always leave you satisfied.

I had no idea what was in store for me this season. This is the first time I've been a part of a true team sport, and there's someone else counting on you. You can't let that person down, and that's what drives me.

The first world (best) is exciting, especially when it comes as a surprise. Sometimes you get on the track and you know that you've been running close to a world record and then it doesn't happen. Today is like an extra blessing and it was a really nice thing to happen.