Cindy Klassen
Cindy Klassen
Cindy Klassen, OMis a retired Canadian long track speed skater. She is a six-time medalist having achieved one gold, two silver, three bronze at the Winter Olympics. Klassen is tied with Clara Hughes for Canada's all-time most decorated Olympian with six medals each. Both Klassen and Hughes are from Winnipeg...
ProfessionSpeed Skater
Date of Birth12 August 1979
levels pushed
Her and I have really pushed each other to new levels this season.
team athlete successful
I am honored to be selected as Canada's flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Over the past 16 days we've had some outstanding performances by Canadian athletes and it is truly overwhelming to be selected as the flag bearer amidst the most successful Canadian Olympic Winter Games team ever.
sports thinking people
I've won a medal, but that's nothing compared to the crown I'll get in Heaven. I see a lot of people in sports who think when they reach a certain level they've got it made, but really, you can only find happiness in the Lord.
olympics vancouver looks
The Canadians have really stepped it up these Olympics. It looks very promising for Vancouver.
sports country want
We're all doing it for the love of the sport. We want to make Canada proud. I'm so fortunate to skate in a country like Canada.
distance games events
Coming into the Games I knew I was in five events but I didn't expect to get a medal in every distance, especially the 5,000.
thinking games proud
I'm so proud of how well Canada did at the Games here. It think we're going to do even better in 2010.
dream growing-up winning
Growing up, you always dream of winning a gold medal. But coming into these Games, it wasn't something I was focused on. I'm just enjoying skating. This is the best season ever. I think that this year, my 3,000 meters has been stronger than the 1,500. The 1,500 has been anybody's race this year. When I was first, I still didn't know if that was enough.
almost close coming feels finishing fourth gives next terrible time verge
Finishing fourth, you're almost there, you've almost got a medal. I think going into the next Games, it gives you confidence. Coming fourth feels terrible at the time because you're on the verge of getting a medal. But you also know you're so close that you can do it.
great lit
She went out and just lit it up. She had a great race.
excited motivated race strong
I was excited to race her because she is such a strong skater. It really motivated me to do well.
both canadian felt proud
I think we both really felt so proud to be Canadian at that moment.
awesome both canadian describe dream flags special
That was incredible. It's something you always dream of. Having two Canadian flags up there was a really special feeling. It was so awesome to have both of us up there. I can't describe it.
community entire felt great happy home strong support throughout
I'm so happy to be home right now. Winnipeg is such a great city. It's such a strong community and I felt the support throughout the whole entire Games.