Simplify the following text for a Grade 10 native English-speaking person.
Original: During his commentary for the 2008 Summer Olympics , Edwards observed that during the 1995 World Championships , he felt as if ` he could jump as far as he needed to ' .
Simplified: During his commentary for the 2008 Summer Olympics , Edwards said that during the 1995 World Championships , he felt as if `` he could jump as far as he needed to '' .