I Really Loved What The Guys Were

In 1968, In The Midst Of The Tumultuous 1960s, The Olympics Were Much More Than Just Another Event

When The Going Got Tough, I Really Had To Draw On Many Of The Same Competitive Instincts I Did When I Was Skating. I Really Had To Put My Head Down And Stay Positive. I Had To Fight.

I Really Loved What The Guys Were Doing More Than Anything, How High They Jumped, How Effortless It Was.

As A Young Child, I Played The Violin. I Think That That Started The Spark

It's A Level Of Strength And Character That Few Of Us Can Imagine; A Grace Under Pressure That Few Of Us Will Ever Attain. It's Why An Olympic Gold Medal Would Not Have Made Us Love Or Admire Her More.