Chris Witty
Chris Witty
Christine Diane "Chris" Wittyis an American speed skater and racing cyclist and participated in the Olympic Games in both sports...
inspirational dream want
If you want it and you dream about it...there's nothing that's going to stop you.
accomplishment limits easier
It's easier to limit yourself, but if you do, you will never reach your true potential.
children abuse secret
It's important to talk about it. You raise awareness. But you can also prevent it (child abuse) by not letting it be a secret.
adult advantage believed break healing kid knew maybe okay others realized taken talk toughest
If I break the silence, maybe others will, too. I think that's the toughest thing as a survivor. You're told to feel guilty. You're told it's your fault. When I realized it wasn't my fault, that's when the healing really began. For 20 years, I believed it was my fault. If you're a kid who is out there and this has happened, the adult knew better. You were taken advantage of. It's okay to talk about it.
express freedom leave piece wherever work
Tattooing isn't about money. It's about freedom, really. Freedom to work for yourself; express yourself. I leave a piece of myself wherever I go.
adrenaline painful realize
It's kind of an adrenaline rush. They go through it and realize that it's not very painful and it's very rewarding.
win
That's all I had. Once you win a medal, you always want to be medalist, and that's why it's disappointing.
adult believed happened kid knew ok talk
For 20 years, I believed it was all my fault. If a kid is out there and it's happened to them, they should know: 'The adult knew better. You were a child. You were innocent.' It's OK to talk about it.
amazing incredible legend
It was incredible to see Pavarotti. He's such a legend with such an amazing voice.
amazing bigger honor imagine lead opening team thrilled
It's an amazing team to be part of, but to lead them into the opening ceremonies, I'm thrilled and I can't imagine a bigger honor than this.
fast good
I didn't have to have a fast, fast race, but I wanted to have a good race.
Going back to '94, it's more professional now, there's more support, we have more depth.
both couple good shots
Both of us are going to have good shots in a couple races.
advantage handle might second shock sure time
I think I'll have that advantage over other athletes, where it may be their first time around or even their second and they might not be sure how to handle it. It might be a shock to them, but for me I'm used to it and I know what to expect.