Chad Hedrick
Chad Hedrick
Chad Hedrickis an American inline speed skater and ice speed skater. He was born in Spring, Texas...
chance olympic positive
It's an important part of being on the Olympic team. I'll get a chance to feel the Olympic spirit. It can't be anything but a positive experience.
advantage deep dig everybody four last three
It's going to be very competitive. The last three or four laps, you have to dig down deep and show everybody how much you want it. That's a big advantage for me. The last three or four laps, I'm going to hunker down and use my will to win.
cause great help home memories olympics people share supported
Its great to come back after the Olympics and see all the people from home that have supported me. It's great to be able to share all the memories and help support a great cause like this.
accomplish amount certain coaches fact far higher known level people perform sex studies time tried until
It's a known fact from all the athletes, coaches and the studies and everything that people perform better, have a higher level of testosterone in their body, without having sex a certain amount of time before their competition. I tried it, and it is working so far and I'm going to keep doing it until I accomplish all my goals.
home people
For Americans at home and a lot of people around the world, they want to see a battle.
backbone emotional team
It was really emotional for us. He's been the backbone of our team for a long time.
country pumping sweep
It is pumping up our country to try to sweep this thing. It can happen.
count leaders
Don't count Derek out. He's a fighter. He's one of the leaders of this team.
both feet pushing work
They swore it wasn't going to work on the ice. You're actually pushing with both feet going in the same direction.
talked
I haven't talked to him. And probably won't talk to him.
expect win
I didn't expect to win the race; it's a new one to me.
expect hold race win
I didn't think it would hold up. I didn't expect to win this race today.
exactly hours ice win
I didn't exactly put in all those hours on the ice to win a team-pursuit medal.
crying giving inside knew
He went out and showed everybody. We were out there crying and giving each other hugs. I knew he had it inside him.