Shani Davis
Shani Davis
Shani Davisis an Olympic Champion speed skater from the United States...
ProfessionSpeed Skater
Date of Birth13 August 1982
CityChicago, IL
beat besides chad focused lots medals others trying win
I was not focused on trying to beat Chad. Chad is one person in the field. There are lots of others out there trying to win medals besides me and Chad.
challenge chase dreams happy knew took trying
It's tough, but I knew what I was getting myself into before I took the challenge. I'm happy that I didn't back down from the challenge of trying to chase my dreams and goals.
among certain common creates interest people trying whatever
If what I do creates a common interest among certain people to try something different, great. Whatever comes from what I do is a bonus. But I'm just trying to win. People will make their own choices, anyway.
closing emotional events job stay trying
I'm trying not to get too emotional because I have more events. I'll be emotional in the closing ceremony, but I've got a job to do. I've got to stay focused.
beat trying
I'm not trying to beat Chad. I'm trying to beat everyone.
life meant trained tried
I've trained all my life for this. If it's meant to be, I'll make the team. If not, I'll know I tried my best.
best difficult opportunity pursuit skating training year
I've been training all year for the 1,000 meters. I want to give myself the best opportunity in the 1,000. Skating the pursuit would take away from that. It's not a difficult decision.
fair olympic skaters
We've got skaters who are just here for the pursuit. It wouldn't be fair to them to take away their Olympic dreams.
everywhere michael
Michael Jordan's sport is done everywhere in the world.
rooting
I'm still rooting for him. He is an American.
finish hold needed race together
I couldn't hold it together mentally. I couldn't finish the race the way I needed to physically.
great hard medal olympic reward sleep work
I always wanted to be on the Olympic medal dias. It's a great feeling. It's a reward for all the hard work I have done, I don't think I will have any sleep tonight.
advantage last opportunity pair upset
I am upset because I didn't take advantage of the opportunity of being in the last pair and being able to really go for it.
hand shakes typical
Shakes my hand when I lose. Typical Chad.