Athlete Quotes - Men's 110m Hurdle Finals

David Payne – Winner Men’s 110M Hurdles
 
On his performance:
“My first couple races weren’t as good as they could have been, but this race worked out. I think it helped that I was in front of the people in the lanes next to me so that I could focus on my own race.”
 
On what winning means:
“This means that I am someone to be reckoned with, and now I don’t have to find out at the last minute whether or not I’m going to Berlin.”
 
On his chances at the World Championships:
“I think I can definitely win in Berlin. The question before this meet was whether or not I could win here, and I did it. I thrive in competition and adversity.”