Sasha Cohen Quotes
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This is really a window for people to choose what they want to skate to and try to explore new things, just do whatever they want. It's really nice to have options to express our creativity.
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I definitely don't feel flawless. I felt strong and I made it happen. I tried to believe in myself. You don't know how strong you are until you test yourself.
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The Olympics is about showing what you've done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world.
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It's a hard decision for whoever has to make it. I hope the best decision is made. I know they worked hard all year, and it would be nice for them to go since they earned their spots.
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My training has been going really well these past few days and my goal is to keep it up for the next few weeks and hopefully earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team.
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I'd like to cause a little riot in skating.
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I want to be the first lady to land a quadruple jump in competition. As I grow older, I know that my skating style will develop and mature.
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In a way it kind of humanizes the sport to see that people can be at the very top of the sport and have hard times.
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When I do win a national title, it would definitely mean a lot more if (Kwan) is there.
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I think over the past four years, I have changed as a person - because my focus is not on the medal. None of the medals I have at home, I even know where they are - they're in shoe boxes and random places.
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The night before I compete, I like to have steak. Meat is especially important for female athletes because it provides them with the nutrients they need to perform at their best.
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It's definitely tough to know you're going to be the last one. It's the best skaters in the world, it's the Olympic Games, it's 11:30 at night. But you just sort of stay in your own world, take it one step at a time and stay strong.
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I think it was a gift. For that performance, silver is generous.
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I think we're much more easygoing this time. It's like water, Kleenex...
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I shall leave you with an ambiguous answer.
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I still haven't found that automatic robot to pump out the perfect performances. That is something I am still searching for.
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It felt a little empty with her not here. Michelle has always been a big part of the event. I miss competing with her. It really doesn't feel like the Nationals.
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I want a world championship. I think I'm very capable and I've become a tougher competitor. I think it's very much within my reach.
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I think it was a gift. I was very disappointed in my skate.
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I skate about 15 to 20 hours a week and also incorporate a lot of off-ice training. I take ballet and Pilates classes and lift weights with my physical therapist when I'm not on the ice.
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I like the fact they give weight to spins, spirals, footwork, transitions. Something that was merely checked off before and jumping was given all the weight. For me, I'm very appreciative of the new system.
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When a skater gets older, they become more mature, and they can assume more responsibility for their skating, ... That's how I've evolved. I know what works and what doesn't, and Mr. Nicks is a great coach for me.
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She skated really, really well. The two triple-triples made for a really strong program. She deserved to be first.
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It's wonderful. It means so much to skate well, and then be rewarded on top of that is icing on the cake.