Derek Parra
Derek Parra
Derek Parrais an American of Mexican Native American descent. inline skater and speed skater from San Bernardino, California, who graduated from Eisenhower High School in Rialto, California, in 1988. Parra won two medals at the 2002 Winter Olympics, held in Salt Lake City, Utah...
There were times when I didn't think I could.
family skate
I skate with my heart. My family has been there with me for so many years. Now, that's all gone.
days
Some days I'm OK. Some days I'm not.
behind
I've got to put this thing behind me for one day. If I can't, I won't be going to the Olympics.
both dutch focus italians proud rivalry
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.