I like track and field for the simple reason that I determine my own outcome. I don't rely on my coach or the president or the CEO making a decision. I'm kind of like the CEO of my own corporation. — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
My father was never really a big part of my life, he ended up passing away a few years ago, my biological father. And the guy I consider my dad, he was incarcerated for a crime he didn't even commit,… — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
I know I'm a dog. I'm a beast especially when it comes to long jump. — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
Like you see in the fairy tales, that's how it planned out in my head. Kids, little white picket fence, the American dream. — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
I have a lot of things going for me, I try to be a well-rounded role model. — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
If Deja wasn't my sister, I feel like I would still be motivated but not in the way that I am today. Having a… — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
I'm always hesitant to make any serious moves because you never know how the N.F.L. will treat you, you know? — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
A lot of people don't even know that about me, I grew up without a father. — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
I don't want to bring my personal issues to the field during game time. I don't want to take focus from anybody else. — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
Never in my life have I failed a test. I have never been opposed to testing and, in fact, have always been compliant with… — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
I led the world the whole year until the trials. I was in Birmingham, U.K. Broke the meet record, had the meet won already,… — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
Football has set me up to provide for my family, it has allowed me a better opportunity to do things in my life that… — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
Who am I just to give up on track? This is something I've dreamed about since I was 9 years old, being an Olympic champion. — Marquise Goodwin Copy Share Image
