I'm beginning to feel the pressure now. I think five or six could be on the podium, but they can also push you to your best. If I do the trick the way I can I will be in a good position.

She's pushed the sport so far; it's been amazing to compete with her. This is her third Olympic medal, and I think it's an honor to compete with her.

I've had the honor of competing with Kari since I've been on the World Cup tour. She's a great person. She's pushed the sport so far. It's exciting to keep up with that. This is her third Olympic medal. That says it all about Kari.

It needs to be polished, as you can see it gets fingerprints on it every once in a while.

I have such a great team behind me, they help me so much with everything, they got me to the top of the hill and it was such an honor to compete in this venue together with Kari and Sandra.

It's definitely a joy to be Olympic champion. To be Olympic champion you have to go out and earn it. It's an honor to be an Olympic medalist.

If you asked me four years ago where I would be today, I don't know that I would have been able to say I would be this strong and feeling this good, because I didn't think it was possible.

It happens to be the first day and it's a great opportunity.

I was relaxed for the first time in a long time. So I knew it was going to be a good day for me.