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22 quotes by Oksana Baiul

Olympic medal record Women's figure skating Competitor for  Ukraine Gold 1994 Lillehammer Singles Oksana Baiul (born November 16, 1977) is a Ukrainian former figure skater. She is the 1993 World champion and the 1994 Olympic champion in ladies' singles. Baiul is the first and so far the only skater to win gold at the Winter Olympics representing Ukraine. [nb 1] She is also the first Olympic champion of independent Ukraine in any sport.
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First, I have to thank God for giving me the gift that he did as well as a second chance for a better life.

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I skate now for fun and to keep myself in shape.

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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... →

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I wish I could compete again, but my good feeling is, these competitions are better as exhibitions.

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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.

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And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher.

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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... →

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I started taking ballet lessons when I was three and a half and I still take dance classes.

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No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody.

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I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music.

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Actually I dance really well on the floor.

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I come to Fashion Week events in New York City twice a year.

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I don't care what the critics say or think because I care for and love my fans.

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