The U.S. Olympic spirit award is an award that is given to an athlete who embodies the Olympic spirit in more ways than just on the playing field, in showing incredible perseverance, in overcoming obstacles, and what we wanted to do is have everybody can vote on-line.
Brian BoitanoFirst and foremost I am an American athlete and I am proud to live in a country that encourages diversity, openness and tolerance.
Brian BoitanoThe Olympics are great for notoriety right off the bat, but your body of work is what people remember you for.
Brian BoitanoI love skating. I love the speed, the power, the excitement, the feeling that --- even for just a moment --- I can defy gravity and fly through the air. And I love the way that a great skating performance, like any work of art, can move an audience to laughter or tears.
Brian Boitano