How did you prepare for today's meet after winning last night's 10,000-meter run? "Last night was a different race and I knew it would be tough. I knew that in today's race there would be some other runners with me, so I wouldn't be by myself and that they would be pushing me all the way. One of the other runners in the race, Grant Scott from Haverford, he is a good guy and I know he will push me. So I know going into the race that myself and Grant will each do are best and push each other."

How do you feel going into tomorrow's 5,000-meter run with the opportunity to win three championships at this meet? "I treat every race like I haven't done it before, so tomorrow's race is a different situation for me."

How does it feel to finish your career with a national championship? It feels really good. Last year, I had some injuries that really held me back. Last year I was in the same position going into the last event and my injury held me back. I had the power to do what I knew I was capable of and it was nice to prove that today.

Did you feel any added pressure coming in as the top qualifier? No, I really didn't feel any added pressure. I've had the best score the past couple years so I knew I was capable of winning this event. This year I was voted best Field Athlete in Division III so I knew with a well-rounded competition, I would pull it out. Combined with my family being here, I had everything I needed to put it all together and that is what decathlon is all about.

How does it feel to set with a championship meet record? It feels really great. That was one of my goals going into this meet so I am very happy with my performance. I just wanted to push my time down and set a new record and it worked out.

How does it feel to finish your career with a national championship? It feels really good. Its something I could have never imagined as a freshmen. God has really blessed with great coaches and ability and I am really thankful for that.

Basically dominating the pack, what was the advantage? I think I just really came in with some confidence. I give my competitors a lot of credit, but I knew I was in good shape here and I just wanted to drop my time and come out with the best time.

How does it feel to achieve this in you senior season? "It feels great to accomplish this. This is the buildup of a lot of things I have been going through. This is a great way to culminate things and a great way to go out." … "This is the only year I have done track and I don't know what made me come out. There was just something in my mind that said I should do this."

What was going through your mind on the last jump as you attempted a meet record and the entire stadium was cheering for you? "I was surprised to have that happen. I have never had that before. I just tried to give it my best. I don't know what I hit, but obviously I was disappointed that I didn't get the record."

How does it feel to go out as a senior and national champion? "Its unbelievable. Last year at the nationals in the hammer I really had a poor performance. All I was looking to do today was make finals. I started to throw well and kept hitting bigger throws. As a senior, its so special."

Did you feel like an underdog coming in with the fourth qualifying time? "I knew I had to throw well to finish in the top three. I guess I did what I needed to do to win. It was great competition and I was happy to come out on top.

Did it feel good to defeat defending national champion Kevin Becker, from rival school Wis. La-Crosse? Yeah, it does. He has really handed it to me during conference and regional meets and its nice to get him one time.

What are your feelings on repeating as National Champion in your senior year? "It feels great to win. Obviously you always want to win, especially with this being my senior year I really wanted to do this for my last time out."

Did you have any special motivation with this being your last meet? "I think there was a special motivation, even if you only think about it a little bit. I got second at the Indoor Championships this year, so I knew I wanted to go out stronger than that."

Did you feel like there was more pressure on you this year? "I never really feel a lot of pressure. My coaches, family and friends are really supportive. I may have put more pressure on myself, because I was more nervous today than I have been in the past."

How do you feel about beating your own championship meet record? "I'm thrilled. That was a personal best for me, too. I was really close to that mark last year and haven't hit it this year so I am very happy with my performance. It was a great way to end my career with the hammer."

Do you think this win will give you momentum going into tomorrow's shot event? "Yeah, I think it does. I'll feel good going into tomorrow. It's always a good way to start a meet by doing well in your first or second event."

Is there a rivalry between you and runner up Robyn Jarocki? No, I have a tremendous amount of respect for her. I believe that she pushes me and I push her. She makes me a better thrower. She is a tremendous competitor.

Did you feel any added pressure coming in as the national champion? No, I really didn't. My goal for the day was to have fun and stay relaxed. I actually felt more relaxed than I ever have in a meet and I think that was the difference maker.

What are your feelings on ending your senior season with not only a National Championship, but a meet record? "I didn't know I was going to set a meet record. I just had my own goals throughout the season and I am so happy to have achieved those goals. I wanted to get 5,000 points, I did and it was amazing."

What did you do to prepare this year, after finishing third at this meet last year? "The third-place finish last year put me in the mindset that I could do better. I finished ninth my sophomore year, I finished third last year and that was really great. I was very happy with third place, but I knew that I could build off of that."

You placed third last year, what does this national championship mean? "The national championship was the plan, but we also wanted to jump high as a team too. We really want to win another team championship here."

What does another team title mean to your program? "We want to win as many team titles as possible. We want to set the record for the most wins by any program. Its all about your teammates and I would really call this team a family."

You've won a national title as a junior, what are you expectations for next year? "I expect to jump higher. How high, we will find out, but I want to jump higher. I was happy with today because I got some good attempts on a bigger pole, but I want to come back strong next year."