I just wasn't skiing quite right today. It's a very nice course and the snow is great. There are some big jumps here. |
I took a lot of risks and made a few mistakes today but I'm really pleased with the result. I'm going to stay neutral about it because I know it's only training. |
I'm not just going there for the sake of being there. |
It took about 15 seconds for me to realize what happened and that was kind of a 'see you in 2010' moment for me. I know I kind of had it coming. I have been very fortunate with injuries in my career. It's just the timing that is very unfortunate. |
It was difficult because I was basically the first racer down. It wasn't an optimal start position but it's a pretty good result. I feel like I missed an opportunity and didn't attack quite enough. |
It's really exciting to be in the top 15 in downhill. There was a time that I never thought it would happen. |
It's really unexpected how well my downhill is going. |
It's really unexpected how well my downhill is going. To be fifth in training in my first time ever doing downhill in St. Moriz, I'm really happy. |
My main focus is the giant slalom, that's the event I know I can be on the podium in if I ski best. |
There's no doubt we can walk a little taller right now. We know that it's going to be podium or bust at the Olympics so we have top three on our mind. |
Top 30 was my only goal today. I will probably have the No. 1 starting position for the race, so that's perfect. I know where I have to attack and I look forward to it. |
While other people were off eating turkey I was hitting the slopes and improving my skiing. I made some major changes that have showed up right away. |