I usually just write down what I'm doing and how I felt. How I felt if I'm skating fast, compared to if I'm skating slow or if I'm tired. I can always go back and look as a reference and… — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
Some of the best things in my life have happened to me because I listened to my mother. And some of the worst things in my life have happened to me because I listened to my mother. — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
Things haven't changed since I was a young kid. I just wanted to be the fastest guy I could be, and I am still… — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
Mentally, my key is just focusing on the little things I need to do in a race, whether that's tempo, turn entry, start speed,… — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
I can be really fast, but other people are in the race. So you've got to be able to maneuver around those guys, and… — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
I developed a sense of maturity when it comes to being dependent upon other people. I don't feel anyone really truly wants me to… — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
Being born and raised in Chicago made me tough. It made me strong. I feel like I can deal with anything. I truly believe… — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
Whenever I put myself out there on the line, skating against other people, I simply want to win. — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
I never dreamed of being a flagbearer. Every athlete has a wish to get to the Olympic Games. I had that wish, but to… — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
I don't want to be a celebrity athlete. When you are, there's this pressure on you. It's like you have this halo over your… — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
