48 Quotes by Chris Witty

It feels like a breath of fresh air. I felt a little stale in the national team program.

I think I'll have that advantage over other athletes, where it may be their first time around or even their second and they might not be sure how to handle it. It might be a shock to them, but for me I'm used to it and I know what to expect.

I was overwhelmed with all these emotions. He lifted a huge weight off my shoulders and made me feel so free to go out and compete at Salt Lake, which obviously worked.

We don't have the home crowd this time. But we have a great team, a bonded team.

Why did I come back? I mean, I was really satisfied with the gold medal in Salt Lake City, but at the same time, I thought I was too young to retire. Cycling didn't go well for me in 2003 so I went back to speed skating full time.

You go back to your country and then a few months later, nobody remembers your name. Sometimes, it's hard.

To me, it's a big accomplishment. It's an accomplishment as big as winning a gold medal. I feel like a new person. Emotionally I'm in the right place.

Both of us are going to have good shots in a couple races.

They appreciate the effort from anybody. Even if you're from another country, if you put in a great effort out there, they'll still cheer for you.