The focus should be the medals. You can find a rivalry anywhere, the Dutch and Americans, the Italians and Americans. You just have to look for it. Americans should be proud of both of the men.

He's one of those guys who can drink a beer and be fine the next day. He can stay out late and be fine the next day. Every rule I've ever been taught about this sport, he's the exception to it. But he wins.

He's probably the most gifted skater I've ever seen in my life. We battled each other for years. I watched him grow up.

I know it was difficult for her. I was gone 12 hours a day.

It took a load off her shoulders. I can't even imagine what it was like to carry around something like that all those years. Accomplishing what she did was pretty miraculous.

I've got to put this thing behind me for one day. If I can't, I won't be going to the Olympics.

It's been tough. I hope I can put things out of mind and try to make the team.

It's still the accomplishment; it's not about the medal. It's about the journey getting there, I think, and this symbolizes that journey.

It will be an exciting race to watch. It's good to be king.

There were times when I didn't think I could.