Oksana Baiul quotes

Oksana Baiul is a Ukrainian-born figure skater who became an American athlete and is renowned for her artistry and technical skill. She won the gold medal in ladies' singles at the 1994 Winter Olympics, becoming the first skater to achieve this for independent Ukraine. She continues to inspire skaters and fans around the world with her legacy and contributions to the sport. Here are 24 of her quotes:

First, I have to thank God for giving me the gift that he did as well as a second chance for a better life. (Oksana Baiul)
One of my favorite vacation places is Miami, because of the people, the water and the beach - of course - and the architecture on Miami Beach is so wonderful. View quote
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Pairs skating and singles are two different things. Although some skaters have achieved this successfully, it is a very difficult transition. You're looking at double work. View quote
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And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher. View quote
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I started taking ballet lessons when I was three and a half and I still take dance classes. View quote
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I skate now for fun and to keep myself in shape. View quote
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My weaknesses are my jumps. The reason is that although I land them in practice, when I actually compete or perform, I should let my body go and stabilize my mind better. Also, I need to work on not letting negative thoughts and emotions get to me on the ice. View quote
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Actually I dance really well on the floor. View quote
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Now, I don't make decisions as fast as I used to. View quote
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I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music. View quote
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Professional competitions are overrated. (Oksana Baiul)
I use Graf Edmonton for boots and John Wilson blades. View quote
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I wish I could compete again, but my good feeling is, these competitions are better as exhibitions. View quote
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I come to Fashion Week events in New York City twice a year. View quote
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I have a lot of different stages in my life when training has been easy or hard. Now, it seems that I have been training for so long that it has become almost second nature to me. View quote
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I wish I could say it's easy, but honestly, to get ready for a big championship is not as easy as it seems. View quote
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Olympic Gold changed me and my life dramatically. I became a celebrity overnight and people see me as a famous skater, not a real person. View quote
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People really do spend a lot of money on their pets - sometimes more then themselves. View quote
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I don't care what the critics say or think because I care for and love my fans. View quote
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I want kids to enjoy skating and I think it's a great workout. View quote
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No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody. (Oksana Baiul)
I will try to make a doll of Oksana with a little dog. View quote
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Also, I gained lots of weight between ages 18-20 because I was drinking alcohol at night. Alcohol has lots of calories and that does not help. View quote
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I took some time off to enjoy my life, but figure skating is something I love and something I will continue doing for the rest of my life. View quote
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Oksana Baiul

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Photo: невідомо, CC BY-SA 4.0
Occupation: American Athlete
Born: November 16, 1977
Quotes count: 24