Bonnie Blair
Bonnie Blair

My parents put skates on me at age 2, the way it should be if you're serious, and I've always liked it.

Bonnie Blair
Bonnie Blair

You have to have the right mind-set.

Bonnie Blair
Bonnie Blair

It's just so overwhelming to think, 'OK, the whole world is watching this!'

Bonnie Blair
Bonnie Blair

My dad saw it as a goal before I did, when I was 12 years old. I didn't think competing in Olympics was possible until I was 16.