Joji Katois a Japanese speedskater whose specialty is in the sprinting distance event of 500 metres. At the age of 17 he became the first junior speedskater to skate the 500 metres in less than 35 seconds... (wikipedia)
My form has been getting better and better and it's likely that I'll be able to run under 35 seconds.
My first run was really bad and I tried to do my best on the second run but I was too far off to come back.
I was seventh despite making a very bad start, making me feel that I'll able to skater faster tomorrow.
I'd like to come back and make it my challenge to be unbeaten next season.
People have said that I'm pretty close to the top of the podium and I think it proves that I've grown into a strong skater. I'll just go out there and do my best to live up to expectations.
Everyone here has improved on his skating and I think that it's no easy task to get a medal. But I felt at the same time that I'm in with a chance.
I want to aim for the gold and get it.
I'm in good shape and I've come back to form, skating-wise. I'm fully prepared to take myself to the limit and hopefully I'll win a gold medal with a race that delights the crowd.
I'm in good shape and I've come back to form, skating-wise.
I'm mortified. I came here thinking I would be able to win.