Sanya Richards talks with media about 2008 Olympics

On the upcoming Olympics: I leave tomorrow so I definitely feel (the excitement). I can't believe it's actually here. I've been waiting for it all year. I've made the team, done all my preparations, been to Europe for my last couple of meets and now it's off to Beijing.

On this year's success: I attribute it mostly to being healthy because I've been able to train consistently and of course able to compete well. I also think it's because I have so many more experiences now and much more poise. I'm able to compete every time and learn from each competition. I just feel so blessed that I'm healthy this season and so far undefeated and running really well.

On slowing down during early heats: I think the first two rounds are harder than the final because you have to really pace yourself. Coach Hart always asks me to work on the first 200 in the first round.  Then in the second round we work all the way until the 300 meter mark. There are some pros and cons. I really enjoy getting the practice and hitting my times and being confident going into the final. But, I think it's always harder to run 52 seconds. It takes longer to get to the finish line, so I'd prefer to just run one time and go all out.

On Beijing's track: I haven't been to Beijing yet. I was in Shanghai last year and was invited to go over to Beijing, but based on my schedule, I just decided to come home. So it's going to be my first time seeing the Birds Nest stadium when I go over there and I'm anxious to get on the track.

On what kind of track it is: I haven't heard too much about it. No one has competed on it yet that I know of so I don't know if it is going to be a fast track. I hope it is. You know there are going to be good performances though because it is the Olympic Games. People get so hyped and amped up that it doesn't matter what kind of track it is, there are going to be phenomenal performances either way.

On where she's training and the air quality: I'm actually going to Dalian. It's about an hour flight from Beijing. It's supposed to be a really nice place, it's where the track and field training camp is. They said the air quality there is a lot better. I'm staying there until Aug. 11 to train and will head to Beijing right before my race.

On attending opening ceremonies: Unfortunately, I won't' be at the opening ceremonies. I went in 2004 and it was an amazing experience for me. Coach Hart said he just wants me to stay away. You really get emotionally involved when you go over early and watch all the other athletes. So he said let's hold all that adrenaline in and put it all out on the track on the 19th.

On the possibility of this being her last Olympic Games: I think Aaron [Ross] probably wants it to be my last Olympics, but I want to go another year. Ross always says he wants us to start a family and doesn't want us to wait until we are too old. But I love track and I'm doing really well and I'd really love to go to London and compete in 2012. Whatever the future holds, I'm excited about it. If this Olympics goes really well and I compete well next year, I might want to start a family and start doing other things. Right now, I love track and really can't see myself retiring anytime soon.

On post-Olympic plans: I actually have a full schedule post-Olympics. I've already been invited to six or seven track meets that are already negotiated. So right after the Olympics, I fly straight to Zurich to compete. I'm supposed to do a 200-400 double with Alyson Felix, where whoever wins gets, I can't remember how much gold, but it's a really cool deal, so I'm definitely going to do that.  Then, a couple more meets in Europe before I come home and head up to New York where I'll watch Ross and all his games.

On other Longhorns competing in the Olympics: I was so thrilled that there are so many Longhorns. I know there are a lot in swimming and all the other sports, but for me to have so many fellow Longhorns going in track and field is great. I mean Leo Manzano, who doesn't like to watch him compete and I was so happy for him. I knew it was going to be tough for him to make the team in the 1500 with so many other great athletes but he just gutted it out. I'm so proud of him. Trey Hardee is an amazing story. He works so hard. I see him out here two times a day and in the gym all the time so I'm happy that he's also heading to Beijing. It's incredible to have so many athletes from The University of Texas and from Austin going to the Olympics and representing us. I'm so excited for all of us and hopefully we can bring home multiple medals.

On Marshevet Hooker's finish at the 200-meter Olympic Trials: I think I was holding my breath when they ran the 200 final. I was happy for her and did learn a bit. Hopefully, I won't have to fall to get my photo finish but I'm really happy for her. It showed how much she really wanted it. She's worked so hard. I felt bad for her in the 100 because she definitely dominated in the first two rounds and then didn't make it in the final. I'm happy she made the team in the 200 and of course will be in the pool for the 4x100 relay.