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

You don't really want to load up a whole lot, probably anything more than four hours before the race. I needed something to make me feel full, but I certainly didn't want it to make me feel stuffed.

Sports and politics don't mix.

It is not the events in our life that define our character, but how we deal with them.

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.

I'm not a big fan of those who are egotistical and so outspoken.

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