I had crashes when I was small and Gumby-like that would have killed me now. I would just fly off jumps and go 40 or 50 meters when I was 6 years old - break skis, smash my goggles and get a bloody nose and go crawl inside for a little while and then come back out and ski more in the afternoon.

Ski racers are built odd with overbuilt butts and legs.

The same people who recognize I came out with no medals should recognize I could have won three.

I'm still having fun and as long as skiing is enjoyable, I'm going to continue to do it.

But there was no question in my mind that I was gonna still go for it. I was still going for the win. I wasn't skiing for second or third place today, and in the end I think that's probably what got me there.

The best way to protect your own freedom is to watch everybody else's back. That's the essence of community.

Once the season starts for me, there isn't a change in my focus, just a change in my tactics and strategies.