Brazil doesn't get a lot of gold medals, so whenever I get a chance, everybody expects me to win, and to get second is a big disappointment.

I have won all the medals that I can win over the 20 years, except for an Olympic gold. I won't miss the chance this time.

They don't give you gold medals for beating somebody. They give you gold medals for beating everybody.

In general, there is a great disappointment that the dollar hasn't rallied in the wake of the Brazil package,

Overall my teammates and myself did great in the event. I'm glad that we were able to contribute and help Auburn to a national title.

In the Olympics, everything goes back to square one. The world champion or the world record holder or the ninth last year are fighting for the same medal, and you have got to go there like it was the first time.