Maria AaltjeTimmeris a former speed skater from the Netherlands specializing in the middle distances. At the 1998 Winter Olympics Timmer won a gold medal in both these events... (wikipedia)
My heart was pumping while Anni raced because she was in the last pair and I had to wait. The feeling is incredible.
I don't think so because he didn't go down on his knees.
I always knew, even in Salt Lake that I could skate with the best. When I started the race I was focused today. I did not hear the fans.
It was incredible. I strongly hoped to get to the podium. It was like being in a movie.