13 Quotes by Emily Cook

It was a snowy day and it was a little windy. Wind can be a huge factor in aerials. I got a wind up-hill, when I was in the air. It slowed me down a little. I landed on the flat part (of the course). I knew when I got in the air I was in trouble. When I landed, I went in shock. It was extremely painful.

For me, just getting here was a huge accomplishment. I just love being here. I'm going to go out, do the best I can and let the judges decide.

I'm never thinking 'injury' at the top of the hill. I've got my headphones in at all times. So even if (the announcers) are talking about 'Emily Cook broke her feet in 2002,' I don't hear them. I block it all out. I'm thinking technical. I'm thinking of when I need to set up, when I need to drop my arms ... whatever I need to do in the air. All you're thinking is positive thoughts.

The girls doing triples couldn't get enough speed to do triples and the girls doing doubles, it was dangerous for them, too.