37 Quotes by Cindy Klassen

I was excited to race her because she is such a strong skater. It really motivated me to do well.

I'm so happy to be home right now. Winnipeg is such a great city. It's such a strong community and I felt the support throughout the whole entire Games.

That was incredible. It's something you always dream of. Having two Canadian flags up there was a really special feeling. It was so awesome to have both of us up there. I can't describe it.

I am honored to be selected as Canada's flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Over the past 16 days we've had some outstanding performances by Canadian athletes and it is truly overwhelming to be selected as the flag bearer amidst the most successful Canadian Olympic Winter Games team ever.

I've won a medal, but that's nothing compared to the crown I'll get in Heaven. I see a lot of people in sports who think when they reach a certain level they've got it made, but really, you can only find happiness in the Lord.

The Canadians have really stepped it up these Olympics. It looks very promising for Vancouver.

We're all doing it for the love of the sport. We want to make Canada proud. I'm so fortunate to skate in a country like Canada.

Coming into the Games I knew I was in five events but I didn't expect to get a medal in every distance, especially the 5,000.

I'm so proud of how well Canada did at the Games here. It think we're going to do even better in 2010.