After a lot of struggle, there is a point when the body cannot fight any more, and the after-effects are like succumbing to drowning,

If you dream and you allow yourself to dream you can do anything. And that's what this Olympic medal represents.

I want people to be inspired that I've always strived for excellence and I've always gone beyond what anybody ever thought I could do, what I thought I myself could do. And I've allowed myself to be inspired, kept my eyes open and my senses open to inspiration around me.

The traveling schedule is pretty crazy. We were in Europe before we went to Korea. You get used to dealing with the jet lag, you have to.

I love skating so much and I feel like every time I step out onto the ice, that's what I'm meant to do.

I am a warrior, this is war, this is a battle,