I gave it my best. My journey alone and what I've gone through, I'm pleased with the way things developed. I hope people see that and are inspired to follow their own dreams.

The Canadians are phenomenal sliders. They have a lot of experience. They took to this track very well. They deserve a lot of credit.

Somebody's dream was taken away. I try to put myself in those shoes, and I can't. I really try, and I can't. He's still a part of us and he's with us. In our minds, he's an Olympian. He's our teammate.

Right now, yes, it is a little hard to swallow. But I'll find the positive in all this to propel me forward and gain strength from it and come out stronger the next time.

We've undergone a lot. But I think there was more adversity going on outside our group than there was inside. We just kept on moving forward with our jobs.

I think we're ready. I am in a pretty special place, and this is a special moment. There's a great opportunity here to let our spirit shine, and that's what it's all about.