There's sort of a theory that's going around in the China-watching community about a perfect storm coming up with the 2008 Olympics, a U.S. election and a Taiwanese election, some sort of mutually reinforcing explosion and crisis.
Bonnie BlairEven though I enjoy that head-to-head competition part, one of the things that drove me to long track was if I won or if I lost I want to know it's all on my shoulders and it didn't have anything to do with anybody else.
Bonnie BlairNever in my wildest dreams would I have thought I would accomplish what I have in the sport
Bonnie BlairWinning doesn't always mean being first. Winning means you're doing better than you've ever done before.
Bonnie BlairA lot of people think I'm under a lot of pressure with my family and friends spending all that money to follow me around
Bonnie BlairI never could have achieved the success that I have without setting physical activity and health goals.
Bonnie BlairI don't remember the first time I skated on ice, I was too young. I do remember falling in love with that wind-in-my-face feeling while speed skating.
Bonnie BlairI love short track. I competed in short track, I was a world champion in 1986 but at that point in time it wasn't in the Olympic Games so I moved into long track. Short track is a blast to skate and it's a blast to watch.
Bonnie BlairThe distance between a person's dream and their accomplishments can only be measured by their desire.
Bonnie Blair