That was really exciting. She has put so much work into the sport. She’s just a tremendous athlete.

I am so happy for Clara that she got a gold medal. The 5,000 is not my race and it is definitely her race.

I’m so happy to be home right now. Winnipeg is such a great city. It’s such a strong community and I felt the support throughout the whole entire Games.

There were still two laps to go and it should have been my last lap. Then I thought just one more lap. I was just trying to stay on my feet.

I didn’t know that. That’s cool.

They cheer louder for their own skaters, but they still cheer for everyone.

The Dutch fans are awesome. It’s really exciting whenever we race in front of a big crowd of them. They cheer for everybody. That’s really special.

I can’t wait to see my hometown again, and I am thrilled to have the chance to see the crowd at the MTS Centre. The support and encouragement I have received have been overwhelming, and...

It is as big as a CD (compact disc). They seem to be getting bigger and bigger.

She went out and just lit it up. She had a great race.

Finishing fourth, you’re almost there, you’ve almost got a medal. I think going into the next Games, it gives you confidence. Coming fourth feels terrible at the time because you’re on the verge of getting...

We’re all doing it for the love of the sport. We want to make Canada proud. I’m so fortunate to skate in a country like Canada.

Her and I have really pushed each other to new levels this season.

The Canadians have really stepped it up these Olympics. It looks very promising for Vancouver.

I know that they’re all praying for me and really backing me up and that just means the world to me.

I was truly overwhelmed to represent the most successful Canadian Olympic Winter Games team ever.

I’m so proud of how well Canada did at the Games here. It think we’re going to do even better in 2010.

The ice was tough. I started off at a pace that I thought I could hold. But I died at the end.

It’s great to win a bronze medal, but I just want to focus on the next races coming up.

That was incredible. It’s something you always dream of. Having two Canadian flags up there was a really special feeling. It was so awesome to have both of us up there. I can’t describe it.

It can be hard to get motivated after the Olympics but once you get to the line you’re in race mode. I have to admit though that I’ve been feeling a little homesick as well.

It’s been unreal, it’s been such a great Games and I really couldn’t ask for more.

I felt really bad for her after the 500. You never want to see that happen with any skater. She’s a great athlete. It’s really special for her to win this gold medal.

It’s a big confidence boost with the Games coming up. In the 3,000, I tried to approach it the same way as I will in February by staying relaxed, and even when it was getting...

We both skated the races of our lives today.

It’s awesome to be home. It was the longest trip I’ve been on – I’m just anxious to sleep in my own bed.

I didn’t want to do it. I thought it looked funny with long blades and wearing a tight skin suit.

My only goal coming here was to do better than Salt Lake and I’ve already done that.

And that’s when it hit me. This is just another race. [God] knows the outcome. All I can do is use what He’s given me. All I can do is do the best I can....

Racing down the last corner and going down the home stretch I thought in mind that Anni could come by me at any point. I just wanted to stay together, keep my technique strong and...

I had a decent race but I just didn’t feel very comfortable. It was an exciting race and it went right down to the line for second place. So from that aspect it’s looking good...

Coming into the Games I knew I was in five events but I didn’t expect to get a medal in every distance, especially the 5,000.

It could be anybody’s day. I’m going to keep an open mind. Hopefully, the 1,500 will go well. I think (the 1,000) was a good sign for the 1,500 … I’m looking forward to it.

That’s kind of neat. We’re not racing for the money. We’re doing it because we love the sport. Anything extra is just a bonus.

I think we both really felt so proud to be Canadian at that moment.

I’m hopeful to get one day off to relax in Calgary before preparing for the worlds. But it’s all up to my coach. I’m really excited about coming home and seeing everyone and being back...

I blew up at the end of my race and I knew that Claudia and Clara were very strong finishers.

They do kind of look like CDs.

I woke up in the morning and felt really good. Really happy. I felt more at peace. It was just a good day.

The Games couldn’t have gone any better. I’m so happy with how I did and also with how well my teammates did.

It’s awesome. I’m super happy. I was looking forward to this for so long. I’m so proud to be from Winnipeg. It’s the greatest city ever.

It’s awesome to be home.

I’m just really enjoying the moment right now. I think I’m going to look back at these Olympics and just remember the fun times that I had.

Gold is great. Having two Canadians on the podium is awesome.

Growing up, you always dream of winning a gold medal. But coming into these Games, it wasn’t something I was focused on. I’m just enjoying skating. This is the best season ever. I think that...

It was just an incredible race.

Before we even got to the line the Canadians were cheering in the stands and you feel that. I think that pushes you to go even faster.

It was very nice of them, but it’s weird having attention like that because I’m just not used to it. Sometimes, people will be staring and I’ll think, ‘Why are they staring at me? Maybe...

The technique was something that was pretty hard to pick up and not something you just learn overnight.

I was excited to race her because she is such a strong skater. It really motivated me to do well.