BEIJING — Here are some notable quotes from the 2022 Beijing Olympics on Feb. 13, 2022:
"To know I've finally proved that I have my place among the best at this distance, that I've succeeded in shining at this distance in a major competition, it's a relief. I'm looking forward to reuniting with my teammates to celebrate."
-- Canadian short track speedskater Steven Dubois, who captured bronze in the men's 500 metres on Sunday. He previously won a silver in the 1,500 metre event.
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"It's been a long time since we've lost two in a row. We were itching to get back out on the ice and get a win."
-- Canada's Brad Gushue after the team beat the United States in men's curling, ending its losing streak.
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“You pretend like today didn’t exist and have a fresh race tomorrow. Easier said than done, I can promise you that. But at the end of the day, I’ve had practice at doing it. And I’ve won, and I’ve lost in this position. And tomorrow is a brand new day. … I have to continue to put my best foot forward."
-- American bobsledder Kaillie Humphries, on heading into the second half of the inaugural women's monobob race with a significant lead. Humphries previously raced in three Olympics for Canada.
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"Hopefully, this has an effect. Hopefully, we'll see more minorities, especially in the USA, getting out and trying these winter sports."Â
-- American Erin Jackson, who became the first Black woman to win a speedskating medal at the Winter Olympics with a gold-medal performance in the 500 metre long-track event.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 13, 2022.
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