Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have to love them all, and you can't afford losing one.

Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have to love them all, and you can't afford losing one.

I'm competitive - that's what defines me - and I love it.

People tend to like an athlete's performance, but if you don't get a feeling for the individual, you're not very emotive about them.

When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours.

I love Dior and Commes des Garcons, but I can't really afford them.