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I am still hugely motivated even though I compete with athletes twice as young as me, Still, I think the games in Athens will be my last competition.

— Merlene Ottey

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I actually feel like I did in Moscow, when no one was betting on me, but I managed to win the bronze medal. I'm calm, and that's good. All the pressure is on my rivals.

I first heard this question in Barcelona, and I was only 32 years old there. I always answered, "I think so, most likely so." But today I'll say I simply don't know.

Because that's how I feel. Besides, what does age matter? It's better to focus on an athlete's results, not their age.

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