Ski racing is not about how much you weigh. If weight was the key, everybody would be sucking down food.

It's so important for kids to get involved with sports in general at a young age.

When I train against men, I always find that I push myself harder to my absolute maximum.

I never felt sidelined, I was supported by my friends, my family and my team. I always knew I could do it. I had confidence in myself.

Everyone saw me on TV or read articles, and it was all about my great marriage, the white picket fence, all this success and my perfect life. But behind the scenes, it was a struggle.

Medals are decided by hundredths of a second, so I need assurance that my vision is perfect every time I compete, no matter what the conditions.

I try to eat on the healthier side, but baked goods are hard to resist. I just love sweet things.