It was a fantastic jump, I am overwhelmed with joy. I had a feeling that something special could happen today. I felt great and I'd been training very well.

My legs felt really, really heavy today. It is often that way after I set my personal records. ... If it hadn't been for the crowd, I only would have jumped (5-10 3/4) today.

Of course I also want to challenge the current outdoor world record of 2.09. That is something I feel very capable of doing.

I have had the foot X-rayed and my doctors say nothing is damaged, but I need a little more time before I can do myself justice.

To see this today has brought a great joy to me, We needed to send a message to ourselves and to the nation that New Orleans is coming back.

I can appreciate his joy, he achieved a great performance today and I'm happy for him.