My sport taught me what I could do with my talents, whether in the rink or in the rest of my life

In 1968, in the midst of the tumultuous 1960s, the Olympics were much more than just another event

Love your sport. Never do it to please someone else; it has to be yours. That is all that will justify the hard work. Compete against yourself, not others, for that is who is truly your best competition.

This is another kind of competition, but I'm being coached by an excellent team, and I've got a real strong competitive spirit.

My sport taught me what I could do with my talents, whether in the rink or in the rest of my life

I really loved what the guys were doing more than anything, how high they jumped, how effortless it was.

The ultimate goal should be doing your best and enjoying it.