To me, personally, it doesn't matter what color I am. Black or white, Asian or Hispanic, it doesn't matter to me as long as the message I'm portraying to people that watch me on TV is positive and it shows that they can do things that are different besides catching a football, hitting a baseball or shooting a basketball. I'm just showing them that stepping outside the bubble is OK and they can be successful at it.
I have two hands. I can hold two medals. - Shani Davis
I have two hands. I can hold two medals.
- Shani Davis
I never dreamed of being a flagbearer. Every athlete has a wish to get to the Olympic Games. I had that wish, but to carry the flag of your country i… - Shani Davis
I never dreamed of being a flagbearer. Every athlete has a wish to get to the Olympic Games. I had that wish, but to carry the flag of your country i…
I did not want to be a Champion growing up, just a fast skater. - Shani Davis
I did not want to be a Champion growing up, just a fast skater.
I can be really fast, but other people are in the race. So you've got to be able to maneuver around those guys, and you have to be a little more vers… - Shani Davis
I can be really fast, but other people are in the race. So you've got to be able to maneuver around those guys, and you have to be a little more vers…
I’m already happy with who I am. My job is just to get on the podium. - Shani Davis
I’m already happy with who I am. My job is just to get on the podium.
I declare the 22nd Olympic Winter Games open. - Shani Davis
I declare the 22nd Olympic Winter Games open.
I don't want to be a celebrity athlete. When you are, there's this pressure on you. It's like you have this halo over your head and have to walk on e… - Shani Davis
I don't want to be a celebrity athlete. When you are, there's this pressure on you. It's like you have this halo over your head and have to walk on e…
To me, personally, it doesn't matter what color I am. Black or white, Asian or Hispanic, it doesn't matter to me as long as the message I'm portrayin… - Shani Davis
To me, personally, it doesn't matter what color I am. Black or white, Asian or Hispanic, it doesn't matter to me as long as the message I'm portrayin…
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