Athlete Quotes - Thursday

Jessica Stockard - leader after Day 1 of the Junior Women's heptathlon

I had the worst race in the hurdles in my life. I knew I had to be strong in my other events to catch up. I was surprised to get a two-inch PR in the high jump. I need to finish strong in the long jump and javelin to do well overall tomorrow.

Danielle Ayers-Stamper - 2nd place after Day 1 of the Junior Women's heptathlon

I did better than expected with two PRs today in the high jump and the shot put. I felt I could have done better in the hurdles. I look forward to staying in the top two positions because I want to make the Team USA Pan Am Junior team this summer.