Picabo Street Quotes

A collection of quotes by Picabo Street.

Picabo Street is a retired alpine ski racer from the United States. She was born on April 3, 1971, in Triumph, Idaho. Picabo first gained international attention in the 1994 Winter Olympics held in Lillehammer, Norway, where she won the silver medal in downhill skiing. She went on to become one of the most successful American downhill ski racers of all time.

Street established herself as a dominant force in the sport, securing numerous victories in downhill, super-G, and combined events. In the 1996 World Championships in Sierra Nevada, Spain, she won two gold medals in the combined and downhill disciplines. Throughout her career, Street amassed 9 World Cup victories and stood on the podium 23 times.

Notably, she achieved her greatest triumph in the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, where she claimed the gold medal in the super-G event. Picabo Street's fierce competitive spirit and exceptional skill on the slopes earned her a prominent place in the history of American ski racing.

After retiring from professional skiing in 2002, Picabo Street embarked on a new chapter in her life as a motivational speaker, author, and philanthropist. She continues to inspire people with her remarkable journey, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and determination in achieving success. Picabo Street's impact on the world of alpine skiing and her dedication to uplifting others make her a celebrated figure in the sports community.

I've had to do that all my life because my energy is way, wa

I've had to do that all my life because my energy is way, way overwhelming.

That fat speed that I love, that sensation, that's what I wa

That fat speed that I love, that sensation, that's what I want.

I'm social and I meet people and talk to people but I'm not

I'm social and I meet people and talk to people but I'm not looking for the ideal person to fit my mold and to raise my family with yet. I'm just kind of doing my thing and learning from the people I'm around and who I cross paths with.

I've made a promise to myself to be a 100% healthy person if

I've made a promise to myself to be a 100% healthy person if nothing else.

It is an everlasting desire to make my dreams come true. And

It is an everlasting desire to make my dreams come true. And it's getting to the point now where it's like, come on I want my dreams to come true so that I can get on with the rest of my life. Sometimes I think about the rest of my life when I'm done.

My knee is as strong as it was before, if not stronger, and

My knee is as strong as it was before, if not stronger, and it's a matter of getting my leg strong. I lost six years of strength in about six month's time, so it's going to take another year or two to get that leg back up to full strength, but I'm good to go so far.

But to personally satisfy my own adrenalin needs, I've been

But to personally satisfy my own adrenalin needs, I've been racing cars a little bit, which has been fun.

I want kids to have a chance to dream of becoming something

I want kids to have a chance to dream of becoming something like I did in my life, and when you're living in a home that's dysfunctional and unhealthy that way, you don't dream like that.

My brother and Lauren are very close with me and they are in

My brother and Lauren are very close with me and they are in Sun Valley, so sometimes I need to go there and feel their presence. And there are times I need to see my bro' alone.

One of my dreams in life is to do fund-raising for the youth

One of my dreams in life is to do fund-raising for the youth.

When someone tells me there is only one way to do things, it

When someone tells me there is only one way to do things, it always lights a fire under my butt. My instant reaction is, I'm going to prove you wrong!