Don't close any doors unless you want them closed. |
Dropping out is not something that I want to do, but I have to listen to how my body feels. Physically, if I'm not able to skate, I will give my spot up. |
I always thought after 2002 that I'd hang up my skates and turn professional and just go on tour and do shows. But I don't know when it is enough. I mean, I still enjoy it. I'm the luckiest girl alive that I get to perform in front of thousands of people, do what I love doing. |
I am confident that I will be fully ready to compete at the Olympics. |
I am deeply disappointed that I will not be at nationals. |
I am deeply disappointed that I will not be at nationals. It's always been my favorite event, especially in an Olympic year, and I was really looking forward to competing. I had been skating very well before the injury, and both my doctor and I feel that I can get back to that level and be completely ready for the Olympics. |
I am deeply disappointed that I will not be at nationals. It's always been my favorite event, especially in an Olympic year, and I was really looking forward to competing. I had been skating very well before the injury, and both my doctor and I feel that I can get back to that level and be completely ready for the Olympics. For that reason I am petitioning for a spot on the team. |
I can empathize with how Emily must be feeling, because I was in a similar situation in 1994. I appreciate the faith that U.S. Figure Skating has placed in me. I am confident that I will be fully ready to compete at the Olympics. |
I can't say it felt like me out there, |
I didn't make the decision, it was up to the committee. The criticism I can't do anything about. Right now its just the competition and the Olympics, going for it and having fun. |
I don't know what's reasonable for you to expect of me. It's been a struggle for me this year. I've gone through a lot of injuries, but I think taking one thing at a time for me is important. Listening to my body is important. I would love to do my best, (but) practicing this morning wasn't as easy going as I wanted it to be. |
I feel I am one of the best three skaters in America. |
I feel I'm capable of being 100 percent for the Olympics, and that's why I put this petition in -- I feel I have a chance to win. |
I fell on a double axel. That is how I pulled my groin. |
I got a call this morning, and it was from Nancy Kerrigan, wishing me luck. She wished me luck and sent me all her good wishes. |