The Dutch fans are awesome. It's really exciting whenever we race in front of a big crowd of them. They cheer for everybody. That's really special.

She went out and just lit it up. She had a great race.

It is as big as a CD (compact disc). They seem to be getting bigger and bigger.

It's awesome. I went and talked to them before my race, and then, after, I talked to them, too, and gave them my flowers. I want to go be with them right now.

Fans are awesome.

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.