Good to Be Home
by LaShawn Merritt
On Monday I got invited to spend the day at the White House with President Bush. It was great. He showed me around the White House and we all ate dinner together. There were about 12 athletes there who will be going to China, too. I was the only one representing the track and field team. It was an honor.
1. How good is it to finally be home?
It feels good to be home. I got to see my family and friends. And I got to eat food I like.
2. How long where you gone and what countries did you visit?
I was only gone for two weeks. I went to Rome, Greece and Paris.
3. You recently ran against Jeremy Wariner for the fourth time this season. He evened up the head-to-head meeting at two wins apiece. Talk about the race?
I mean, they both were prep races to stay in shape and work on things before the Olympic games.
4. Are you concerned at all that you lost to him?
Not at all.
5. What do you need to do to get ready for him and others as you get ready for the Olympics?
I just have to continue to train hard and keep being hungry for victory.
6. Losing is never good but do you think it will help motivate you and make you more hungry as you prepare for the Olympics?
Yes, that's all coming in second makes you do. I never see it as losing because I didn't lose. I just wasn't the first one to finish. I don't like saying the word losing much.
7. You return home to focus on the getting ready for the Olympics. Will you have any appearances where your local fans will get a chance to meet you?
I'm going to have a going away party but I may set something up so my Portsmouth family can give me their blessings and send me off.
Love you all and thanks for the support!
V.A Baby
R.I.P Twan
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