Gail Devers
Gail Devers
Yolanda Gail Deversis an American retired track and field athlete. A three-time Olympic champion for the United States Olympic Team, she is also an inductee of the National Track and Field Hall of Fame...
ProfessionRunner
Date of Birth19 November 1966
CitySeattle, WA
long levels fine
I have to be cautious, have my thyroid levels checked, and as long as I do that, I'm fine.
iodine medication treatment
I dont have a thyroid anymore. I had radioactive iodine treatment, which destroyed my thyroid. I take medication every day.
running prayer winning
I always said a prayer before I ran, and my prayer was to win. My prayer was that God would allow me to run my best on that day, or better than my best. So whatever the outcome is, I have to be satisfied with it if I know I gave it my best effort.
race hurdle get-over
In my race, theres 10 hurdles, but in life, there is always a hurdle. There is always something you gotta get over, and its what you do, you know.
running kids thinking
People see me now and ask if I'm still running. I may look like I am, but I'm really not. People think I still run every day but I ran for 25 years and I deserve to not do anything but walk or ride the bike with my kids.
disease radiation illness
I was diagnosed with Graves' disease, an illness of the thyroid gland. Instead of surgery, I was given radiation treatment.
believe remember all-things
Remember, all things are possible to those who believe!
giving-up race champion
You can never give up or get down on yourself. A true champion keeps his or her chin up and always takes life one race at a time.
spiritual perseverance determination
Whenever faced with a challenge, I dig deep within myself and summon my spiritual and physical forces. This gives me the focus, determination, perseverance, and support I need to succeed.
inspirational-life believe people
It's not what other people believe you can do, it's what you believe.
faith sports dream
Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.
hill
I'm 39 but I'm not over the hill yet.