Quotes from Apolo!
 

-They can just throw me in the desert and bury me. I got a gold medal. I'm good now.
 
-I just did my best, and I shined like a star.
 
-I always believed that I could be number one in the world. Being number one right now, I've got a bull's eye on my back.

 
-No words, no words, an unbelievable feeling.
 
-My journey was not to win four golds. It was coming to the Olympics, experiencing it, and perfecting myself regardless of medal outcome.
 
-Speed skating is like floating on the ice. It's a beautiful feeling. It's gliding.
 
-I just feel so good. I come here, perform my best, and get a gold medal- there's nothing better than that.
 
-It just came to me. This is something I was meant to do.
 
-I have great turning ability. My corners are pretty strong. I'm very explosive, and I'm down in position. I have good passing ability.
 
-I'm not worried.
 
-It's something I've come to expect. People are going to ask me questions no matter what the outcome.
 
-I think it's only the beginning. This is Chapter one.
 
-I don't want to be the fastest. I don't want to be the slowest. I want to be the best.
 

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