Cindy Klassen
Cindy Klassen
Cindy Klassen, OMis a retired Canadian long track speed skater. She is a six-time medalist having achieved one gold, two silver, three bronze at the Winter Olympics. Klassen is tied with Clara Hughes for Canada's all-time most decorated Olympian with six medals each. Both Klassen and Hughes are from Winnipeg...
ProfessionSpeed Skater
Date of Birth12 August 1979
almost close coming feels finishing fourth gives next terrible time verge
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 a medal. But you also know you're so close that you can do it.
backing means praying
I know that they're all praying for me and really backing me up and that just means the world to me.
canadians gold
Gold is great. Having two Canadians on the podium is awesome.
comforts coming excited home hopeful preparing relax seeing
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 in the comforts of home.
gone
I look back and it couldn't have gone any better.
awesome both canadian describe dream flags special
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.
forward good looking open sign
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.
admit feeling hard homesick line motivated olympics race though
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.
excited motivated race strong
I was excited to race her because she is such a strong skater. It really motivated me to do well.
canadian games olympic represent successful team truly winter
I was truly overwhelmed to represent the most successful Canadian Olympic Winter Games team ever.
olympics vancouver looks
The Canadians have really stepped it up these Olympics. It looks very promising for Vancouver.
both lives races skated
We both skated the races of our lives today.