When I was growing up, there were very few women athletes. I remember watching Olga Corbett, but Peggy Fleming and Janet Lynn were my role models. I never dreamt that I could be at that level. I remember thinking they seemed so elegant and regal and powerful and feminine.

Growing up as a South Asian-American, I didn't have any female role models.

It's good for kids to look up to sporting role models.

The only thing I can give to young gay people is that when I was growing up, there were no role models that were blokey that were men. Everybody was flamboyant and camp, and I remember going, 'That's not me, so even though I think I am gay, I don't think I fit into this world.'

My role models have kept on changing.

I think the best role models for women are people who are fruitfully and confidently themselves, who bring light into the world.