Moscow Open

style
Clothing should be pleasing
on the eye to inspire everyone
to buy the products of
the company.
“Is NIKE your sponsor?”
“Yes, the company kits me
out completely but only the
spiked shoes are made especially
for me. All other clothing
is the same as for other
members of our team.”
“And how do you dress
outside the stadium?”
“For life outside sport, I
have a large wardrobe from
which I carefully select outfits
which are in fashion. But of
course, I mainly buy things,
at home, in the USA. On my
overseas trips like this one in
Paris, I simply do not have the
time or the energy to go shopping
for clothes. I prefer, in
general, to buy things in New
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York where I can get everything
I need.”
“Do you like electronic devices?”
“It is important for me to
stay abreast of new developments
in technology; to have
a modern mobile telephone
and to buy the latest computer
model. I have always
tried not to lag behind technical
progress and I like all
kind of electronic gadgets. I
am equipped completely in
terms of electronics; it is my
passion. Amongst my recent
purchases are the latest model
of IP phone and the latest Apple
computer. I can’t resist the
pleasure of buying something
new.”
“While competing, you look
like a film star. Is it easy to
look this way in such a hard
event as the 400 metres?”
“Before each start I prepare
myself as if I am going to a
ball. I have a hairdo and make
up fully. I must look spotless
in public. Mainly, I use M·A·C
cosmetics.”
“Are you fond of interior
decoration?”
“I have a house in Austin
in Texas and an apartment in
New York. I, personally, am
not that interested in interior
design but my mother is and
she deals with all of this. She
is very fond of this work and
she busily furnishes all my
houses. I totally rely on her
taste.”
“What car do you drive?”
“In Texas, I have bought
for myself a Mercedes Benz.
I think this car almost exactly
represents my style and requirements.”
“Paris attracts tourists not
only because it is an ancient
city with a rich culture but
also because it is fashionable
and stylish. Is it important
for you where you perform
or do you concentrate mainly
on getting the right result
and do not pay much attention
to what is outside the
stadium?”
“I am glad the organisers
of this competition in Paris
accommodated us in this ho-
Sanya Richards
and her fiancé,
Aaron Ross