Katarina Witt Quotes

A collection of quotes by Katarina Witt.

Katarina Witt is a former figure skater and one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of the sport. She was born on December 3, 1965, in Staaken, East Germany. Witt began skating at the age of five and quickly showed promising talent.

In the 1980s, Katarina Witt dominated the world of figure skating, winning multiple international titles and Olympic medals. She became a two-time Olympic champion, winning gold in 1984 at the Sarajevo Games and again in 1988 at the Calgary Games. Her stunning performances, combined with her graceful style and captivating beauty, earned her the nickname "The Queen of the Ice."

Witt's success extended beyond the Olympics, as she also won four World Championships and earned six consecutive European Championships from 1983 to 1988. Her achievements and captivating presence on the ice made her one of the most popular and beloved figure skaters of her time.

After retiring from competitive skating, Katarina Witt transitioned into a career as an actress and television personality. She appeared in movies and TV shows, and also served as a commentator for figure skating events. Witt remains an influential and iconic figure in the sport, using her platform to promote charitable causes and inspire young skaters worldwide.

I started the class late. The teacher said I would have to l

I started the class late. The teacher said I would have to learn as much in half a year that the others learned in a year. I did it.

Katarina Witt

Teacher

Money was never the motivation. It never should be in sports

Money was never the motivation. It never should be in sports.

Katarina Witt

Sports

Sometimes I even now feel like a stranger in my country. But

Sometimes I even now feel like a stranger in my country. But I knew there would be problems because I had seen the world as a skater. And now? A lot of people in eastern Germany have lost jobs, rents went up, food costs went up, unemployment went to 20 percent. Freedom is good, but it is not easy.

Katarina Witt

Food

When you're young, you don't think very far ahead. You just

When you're young, you don't think very far ahead. You just think in terms of the next day, the next week, the next competition. You don't think about injuries that could threaten your long-term health.

Katarina Witt

Health

When I go out on the ice, I just think about my skating. I f

When I go out on the ice, I just think about my skating. I forget it is a competition.

Katarina Witt

Competition