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Chat Reel: Terrence Trammell
Hard work pays off for Trammell
Latest: Thursday September 28, 2000 09:55 PM
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Terrence Trammell of the US congratulates Anier Garcia of Cuba after Garcia won gold in the men's 110m hurdles finals. AFP |
CNNSI Host: Welcome to this evening's chat with Silver medalist Terrence Trammell. Welcome Terrence.
Terrence Trammell: Thank you for having me. It's a pleasure to be here.
From Todd Kinnamon in Shawnee, Okla.: When did you realize that you wanted to run the hurdles and put 100 percent into it? Congratulations on your medal.
Terrence Trammell: I started running the high hurdles in 9th grade. And when the games were in Atlanta in 1996 I set out to make the Olympic team for this year.
From tiny_swd03: What was going through you head as you won the silver medal?
Terrence Trammell: Whew, it took a minute for it to register. But it felt like a strong sense of accomplishment because it was something I set out to do four years ago, and all that hard work and sacrifice paid off right there.
From mark31: Do you think Marion Jones will win five gold medals?
Terrence Trammell: I think that it is possible she seems to be very focused, and she is a great athlete so I think it is possible. I think she is going to be beyond tired when the games are over.
From Ronald Robinson in Lithonia, Ga.: Terrence congratulations! This is your cousin Ronald. Can you put into words the way you feel right now about your success and the Olympic experience? You represent yourself, your country, your family and your university extremely well. We are so proud of you!
Terrence Trammell: First of all, thanks and I'll be home soon, Ron. And I feel very very blessed you know, because this is not an easy thing to do. Being on the other side of the world and keep my composure and run fast. It is a blessing.
From Jared Farabee in Columbia, S.C.: What advice would you give a former teammate wanting to compete in international competition?
Terrence Trammell: Just to stay focused, and to know that there is nothing to fear but fear itself. And if you have the desire don't let anything hold you back.
From Blazin: What are your future goals, that is what else would you like to accomplish?
Terrence Trammell: I would like to continue to make the championship team and hopefully continue to medal. And hopefully before my career ends I can claim a world record.
From Cassandra Hunter in Atlanta: Terrence, congratulations on winning the silver medal! All of us here in Atlanta were cheering you on. What are your future plans? Will we see you at the 2004 Olympics in Athens? What's the first thing you're going to do when you get home?
Terrence Trammell: I plan to be in the 2004 Olympic games. That is something that I would like to come back and try for gold again. When I get home I will try to rest and take care of a few things, and get ready for class in January.
From tiny_swd03: Terrence, when will you be coming back home to Decatur?
Terrence Trammell: On the 7th of October.
From Aaron: I am a 16-year-old boy who can run 50.9 seconds as my personal best in 400 meters. Could I be a success in the future like you? I don't want to waste my time if I can't do it. I wish to be like you someday. Can I?
Terrence Trammell: I think the only reason you would think you were wasting your time is if you weren't putting in all your effort. Yes, you are doing fine for a 16-year old. Stick with it and continue to try to improve each year. There is no goal out there that can't be reached if the effort is put into it.
From tiny_swd03: My brother Richard Coleman from Southwest Dekalb high school class of 1996 wants to now how was it trying to stay humble, and do you think you will ever get the big head? He also asked with a laugh, are you saved?
Terrence Trammell: (laughs) Rich knows I am saved. He calls to me with that each time. I don't think it is giving me a big head. Getting here is one thing but staying here is another. I just try to stay grounded and do the best I can.
From Hoosiermike: Is there a lot of "trashtalking" between you and the other competitors before or after a race?
Terrence Trammell: There is no reason for me to talk trash. I mean there is trash talking that goes on in the sport, but I do what I have to do.
From Ben in Orlando, Fla.: Congratulations on a great race. My question is in regards to John Capel. How is he dealing with the "false start" and the outcome of his race?
Terrence Trammell: Well he's all right -- of course he is disappointed. His thing was trying to prove to the world that he was the greatest. He just felt that if he hadn't made that mistake he would have won. He showed the world through the first three rounds that his
performance was not just a fluke. But we have been talking to him, and he is all right.
From tiny_swd03: What was your family's reaction when you won?
Terrence Trammell: Everybody was all excited. My mom cried during the medal ceremony. Coach Cobb and coach Elder were there they were my coaches in high school, and they were very excited
CNNSI Host: That's all the time we have this evening with Terrence Trammell. Terrence thanks for joining us.
Terrence Trammell: Thank you for having me
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