Ted Ligety Quotes (13 Quotes)

It's so awesome. I really wish Bode Miller hadn't straddled. I thought it's possible, but today I felt if I would be even close to a medal, I would be happy.

I think it's kind of stupid to make him do it if he isn't going to be in the next run.

I knew I could ski well. When I got to the bottom, I was surprised how far I was ahead. I was not surprised I was ahead.

There is fresh snow on top of the ice, it makes it a little inconsistent. It was hard to find an edge. I just couldn't make it with the risks I was having to take.

It's to be expected. If you're the best, you deserve the most attention for what you're doing.

I was kind of in disbelief because that was obviously the gold medal. I was happy to see it but I don't like to win like that. I want to beat the guys skiing.

It's a great day. I wish I didn't make that mistake. I was charging the whole way down. I was a bit surprised to have such a good time. With that kind of mistake I didn't expect that. But I need to get those (mistakes) out of my skiing and then maybe I can beat this guy Giorgio Rocca.

I didn't think I was getting gold at any point, until I saw Benny go out. It's definitely a surprise all over the place.

I still have one gold, so I'm not so mad.

The way he skis is definitely impossible. At the same time it's tough to come in and win every single race you enter. It's just a tough expectation to have.

Part of it was the snow was slicker than we expected and part of it was Olympic jitters - guys are going for it. I still have one gold, so I'm not mad.

I didn't see anything and he was surprised by it. I was pretty bummed for him. No way could I have surmounted him today. I was kind of lucky in that way.

I can't believe I'm an Olympic champion. It's really hard for me to get words for today. I wasn't really planning on being in the position I'm in right now.