I'm real disappointed because of our losing. I know that this is a learning year, though.

It requires a lot of energy to race 2,000 meters; learning to pace yourself is very important. You must be able to row your race, no matter what other boats are doing.

I've become more of a team player. I just have been using my teammates a lot better because I can't do it all.

I tried to give my all. My teammates were encouraging me and I got hot, so I just kept shooting.

Learn from each one of your defeats; your losses must be as close to you as your victories.

It's a losing game because they can always build a bigger bomb.