Perhaps I don't give the impression that I'm hurting on the track. But that is because I am animated by an interior force which covers my suffering..
If you play to win as I do, the game never ends..
I concentrate on preparing to swim my race and let the other swimmers think about me, not me about them..
Every day is a great day for hockey..
The battles that count aren't the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself - the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us - that's w….
The Olympics are always a special competition. It is very difficult to predict what will happen..
I think sports gave me the first place where this awkward girl could feel comfortable in my own skin. I think that's true for a lot of women-sports g….
Goals live on the other side of obstacles and challenges. Be relentless in pursuit of those goals, especially in the face of obstacles. Along the way….
Marriage has just never interested me..
I fear for the democratic system. And I fear for our liberties. Only a small group of people fights for our liberties. Once we start on the slippery ….
I hope we have American-topias..
A hero is one who knows how to hang on one minute longer..
A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work..
I was introverted, shy. But if you win a lot you need to be extroverted, or they'll think you're arrogant..
I feel like any role that I play is a little piece of me..
Put the kids in with a few old pappy guys who still like to win and the combination is unbeatable..
Hills are speedwork in disguise..
Acting is easier than skating in ia way and harder in other aspects. In skating, you get one chance, and with acting you get to do it over and over..
What I can tell them is the way you become an Olympic champion is to start working now. I tell them why it's always worth it to put the time and effo….
Best beauty tip is forgiveness for yourself and others.
This ability to conquer oneself is no doubt the most precious of all things sports bestows..