Notable quotes from the 2022 Beijing Olympics: Feb. 9, 2022

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BEIJING – Here are some notable quotes from Olympians at the 2022 Beijing Games on Feb. 8, 2022:

“Through everything that I’ve been through in the past four years I’ve always had a strong head on my shoulders. I’ve believed in myself, that everything is going to come back around and you can achieve your goals.”

—Snowboarder Meryeta O’Dine, who overcame personal tragedy, brutal injuries, and professional turmoil en route to winning bronze in the women’s snowboard cross.

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“I knew that if I was smart in the race, use my legs and don’t make bad choices, I could be there. That’s what I did. I did one pass, I guess two, but one big pass. And that’s all what it took to get a medal.”

— Canadian speedskater Steven Dubois, who won the silver medal in the men’s 1,500-metre short-track final

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“When we make mistakes, we learn. I learned. But I couldn’t let it stop me from trying other things. That was my point for that relay; continue to be bold, continue to be intense and not be afraid. Mistakes happen. And that’s how I grow as a skater.”

— Canadian short-track speedskater Florence Brunelle, who rebounded from disappointment in two previous races to help Canada qualify for the finals of the women’s 3,000 relay.

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“Unfortunately, it was an inches game. I think if I put down that second one and hadn’t fallen over, could’ve ended up on the podium. So it’s a tough pill to swallow. This event happens once every four years.”

—Canada’s Evan McEachran, who was second after his opening jump but finished ninth in the Olympic debut of men’s big air.

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“I’ve never been in this position before and I don’t know how to handle it.”

—Two-time Olympic gold medallist Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S., who made a second consecutive quick exit from an alpine skiing race, this time in the slalom.

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“I can’t tell you the relief I felt off that last hit. It was just the thrill and excitement to be going to finals.”

—American Shaun White, three-time gold medallist in snowboard halfpipe, after making it through to the medal round of his fifth and final Olympics.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 9, 2022.