“Back when I started, meet directors didn't want us. They thought we were boring. Now that there's hot chicks out there clearing 15 feet, they want us. I think it's great how it's catching on, and it's only going to get bigger.”

“We are feminine and strong and confident with our bodies.”

“I think women have brought a lot of life back to the sport—first, because a lot of people doubted women could actually do it well. Two, part of it is that old fascination some people have in watching athletes risk injury to win.”

“Shoot, I never thought I would have been paid this kind of money. I’m having fun. When the fun is gone, I’ll be gone, too.”

“Some people say vaulting is like riding a bike—but not for me. I have to put in a lot of days to feel confident in what I’m doing.”

“I’m known as ‘the goat roper turned vaulter.’ I don’t mind. I think it’s funny.”

“I had some Barbies, but they were few and far between the mud fights.”