Quotes by Shani Davis

“Because its an improvement. As long as Im improving, Im pretty happy if its a world record or a rink record.”

“Last man standing -- thats what it is.”

“I knew what I was getting myself into before I started this. I knew it was going to be fierce competition. If its meant to be, Ill make the team. If not, I tried my best.”

“The competition is not over. Lord knows what can happen. Its short track, so I just try to stay positive and I just keep on trying to push and exert all that energy out of my body. The rest is history.”

“Its tough, but I knew what I was getting myself into before I took the challenge. Im happy that I didnt back down from the challenge of trying to chase my dreams and goals.”

“Im pretty satisfied. But all together Im kind of disappointed with it because technically Im failing to do certain things.”

“Ive trained all my life for this. If its meant to be, Ill make the team. If not, Ill know I tried my best.”

“I can be really fast, but other people are in the race. So youve got to be able to maneuver around those guys, and you have to be a little more versatile out there on the ice. I bring my fitness that I gained from the long track over to here. Hopefully, Ill be able to put it to good use.”

“I guess it was not meant for me to do it. I tried my best. My hats off to the guys who made the team.”

“I really dont consider this a defeat because I am skating better and better every race.”