Chad Hedrick
Chad Hedrick
Chad Hedrickis an American inline speed skater and ice speed skater. He was born in Spring, Texas...
discuss felt passed
I felt betrayed. He didn't participate in the race, and he didn't discuss it with me. He passed up a medal.
happy people second third
I don't go out there to place second or third. A lot of people would be happy to be third at the Olympics. But am I really happy with it? No.
damage five gold olympics
I don't feel like there's been damage done to me for the Olympics because I'm not going to get five gold medals.
crying giving inside knew
He went out and showed everybody. We were out there crying and giving each other hugs. I knew he had it inside him.
champion few good olympic people start
I feel good that I'm able to be one of the few people that can be in the 1,000 meters and still potentially be the 10,000-meter Olympic champion as well. The better my start gets, the more competitive I'm going to be.
best great opportunity skater team
I feel really great that I was part of Team USA. Every opportunity I get to go out there and show everyone I'm the best skater in the world I'll do it.
excited family glad
I am just so glad that his whole family was able to make it and see this. I think I am just as excited as Calvin is, but this is his night.
chance help olympics teammates
To help teammates have a chance at a medal, that's what the Olympics are all about.
We have different philosophies on doing things, that's all it is.
care chance days later line personal race represent selfish step three
Every chance I get to step to the line and represent my country, I'm going to do it. I don't care if I have a race two days later, three days later ... this isn't a personal issue. I'm not going to be selfish to my teammates.
anybody bigger felt heart refusing skater
My heart is bigger than anybody else out there. If another skater had felt like I did today, he wouldn't have been on the podium. That's just me refusing to lose.
anyone bigger
Right here. My heart's bigger than anyone else out there.
acting people talked
People were acting like we were friends before we got here. We never talked that much as friends before we got here. We're competitors. That's what it comes down to.
people
Let me tell you, we've never been buddies. We've been acquaintances but it's never been more than that. So for people to think there's a big problem, it was crazy.