I would say facing the obstacles surrounding the day-to-day pressures of an elite athlete at a very young age was not the easiest task. Learning to deal with the nerves and feeling the pressure of representing my country, all while wanting to achieve my own dreams, was a big obstacle to plow through.
The highlight of my career? The Olympics, of course. - Tara Lipinski
The highlight of my career? The Olympics, of course.
- Tara Lipinski
I believe in myself and in Saint Therese. - Tara Lipinski
I believe in myself and in Saint Therese.
Over the years, God and St. Therese have kept me going no matter how bad things were. - Tara Lipinski
Over the years, God and St. Therese have kept me going no matter how bad things were.
I had that feeling of just pure joy and I went out there and put it in my program. - Tara Lipinski
I had that feeling of just pure joy and I went out there and put it in my program.
Getting through a workout is just very fulfilling. That 'Ah, I didn't want to do it but I did it and now I feel 10 times better.' - Tara Lipinski
Getting through a workout is just very fulfilling. That 'Ah, I didn't want to do it but I did it and now I feel 10 times better.'
I can't even imagine what it's like and right now I'm like in shock, I can't believe that I'm Olympic Champion. - Tara Lipinski
I can't even imagine what it's like and right now I'm like in shock, I can't believe that I'm Olympic Champion.
As long as I leave my frustration behind, I know I am moving toward my goal again. - Tara Lipinski
As long as I leave my frustration behind, I know I am moving toward my goal again.
I love to work out. I need to work out! Nothing makes me feel better than walking out of a spin or barre class knowing my body and mind got some atte… - Tara Lipinski
I love to work out. I need to work out! Nothing makes me feel better than walking out of a spin or barre class knowing my body and mind got some atte…
I am very competitive, so when I fail I use what I learned from that mishap to fuel success. - Tara Lipinski
I am very competitive, so when I fail I use what I learned from that mishap to fuel success.
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