Derek Parra
Derek Parra
Derek Parrais an American of Mexican Native American descent. inline skater and speed skater from San Bernardino, California, who graduated from Eisenhower High School in Rialto, California, in 1988. Parra won two medals at the 2002 Winter Olympics, held in Salt Lake City, Utah...
behind
I've got to put this thing behind me for one day. If I can't, I won't be going to the Olympics.
giving good hold relations taking
I thought I had pretty good relations with them, but they said, 'We're not giving you any names. You're not taking any of our people. I think they should let them live their dream. Don't hold them back.
games guys hope magic perform skating
Those guys are skating fantastic. I'm here for the games and to perform my best. Once I get on the line, I hope to make some magic happen.
difficult gone hours
I know it was difficult for her. I was gone 12 hours a day.
There were times when I didn't think I could.