“It's very hard to get on that podium. It's not just practicing two hours . . . And all the guys standing up there bought into that.”
Andy Gugliemini
“The greatest memory for me of the 1984 Olympics was not the individual honors, but standing on the podium with my teammates to receive our team gold medal.”
Mitch Gaylord
“When I was standing on the podium, actually, I found her in the crowd and I don't think I have seen her happier before. Her smile was very big, and it made me really satisfied. It makes me remember the whole way that I've gone through, many years of hard training.”
Denis Petukhov
“That was so cool to see them stand on the podium. We want to do the same thing.”
Gabe McDaniels
“I know that I could lay down a run that would have put me on the podium, that's the hard part. I know my mistakes were due to being too excited. My lines were good, I just couldn't let my body relax.”
Katie Uhlaender
“I'm happy to be on the podium, ... I am not at the top of my form yet. I am starting slowly, since I want to peak in February for Turin. That is the most important thing for me this season. I'll come back in December a little stronger.”
Anja Paerson
“Like I said, and we have said many times from this podium, we're just not in a position to confirm those reports,”
Sean McCormack
