In general, I enjoy athletes who have a strong character who let their abilities speak for themselves.

Cyclists, I work with a number of cyclists. They are great athletes; they are great aerobic athletes. If you ask them to hit a baseball or golf ball, they can't do that.

I have a very close friendship with the skaters.

Then going out on the ice usually about 15 minutes before and certain things I would do for the different races, aspects that you run through your mind.

In general, I enjoy athletes who have a strong character who let their abilities speak for themselves.

I had the drive to pursue speedskating and I found a sport that I was good at. If I'd got into cycling, I would just be another has been.

When I was skating you had to participate in every thing.