We have kids who are following the race in Italy, Australia, in Iceland, just everywhere. It's really exciting.

I told him, the kids and I are leaving, ... And I wanted him to come, and he said he was going to stay.

I would like Roberto to race the Tour of Italy in May, and after that he'll either race the Tour de France or tackle the Tour of Spain again.

We will have the best conditions tomorrow. I know the whole of Italy is waiting for the last race.

[After the race, Maier praised the skier he had passed on the career list, Alberto Tomba of Italy.] He was a great skier, ... He was a perfect skier.

When we were practicing for Italy that was one of my main things I talked to Coach Sue and Coach (Cori) Close about - how do I bring that leadership in that two spot? I think it's still coming up and being encouraging and still being positive and energetic.