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I have to be cautious, have my thyroid levels checked, and as long as I do that, I'm fine.
I was blessed with a long career where I won gold medals for myself and my country. Nothing stands out as a disappointment.
I was diagnosed with Graves' disease, an illness of the thyroid gland. Instead of surgery, I was given radiation treatment.
My grandma passed away at 98 1/2 and I want to live to 100. I want to be able to do what I can do even at 100.
It's totally different now, traveling to different meets and different cities and actually being able to enjoy the cities I'm in.
We go old-school during the summer, like swimming or setting up lemonade stands. I try to teach my kids to make their own fun.
I didn't get nervous when I ran, but I get nervous watching other people now. I root for anybody with a USA on their chest.
I don't have a thyroid anymore. I had radioactive iodine treatment, which destroyed my thyroid. I take medication every day.
I never read my press when I was competing. I never got caught up in what I was doing at that moment.
Looking back, I'm so proud to have gone to five Olympics - I believe only three other Americans have achieved that.