Quotes by Yelena Davydova

Even though I've been to New York several times since, I'll never forget the feeling of being there for the first time. It was like a fairy tale. There were so many big, big buildings. Our hotel rooms were on about the 40th floor, and we felt as though we were in the sky.

Everyone works hard, but only one person wins.

I try to give my gymnasts all I know and all my experience. I show them that they have to think and live gymnastics, and show their personality through gymnastics.

When I watch videos of my performances, I have mixed feelings. I achieved some of my goals, but I probably could have done some things differently. I'm amazed and very grateful that people remember me after so long, though. It's really nice of people to appreciate me.