English transcript

I think there's a lot of hardship in the world,

globally. Um, and there's a lot of heartbreak.

There's a lot of violence. Um, it can be tough

to reconcile that when you're also... ...competing

for medals in an Olympic event. Um, I actually

have some thoughts. I can just... I can read

something that I had written if you guys don't

mind. Go ahead. So last night at the opening

ceremonies, Charlize Theron, she had quoted

Nelson Mandela. Um, and I don't have the quote

off the top of my mind 'cause I'm not brilliant.

Peace is not just the absence of conflict; peace

is the creation of an environment where we can

all flourish. Regardless of race, color, creed,

religion, gender, class, caste, or any other

social markers of difference. And for me, as

this relates to the Olympics, um... I'm really

hoping to show up and represent my own values.

Values of inclusivity, values of diversity and

kindness and sharing. Um, tenacity, work ethic.

Showing up with my team every single day like

I said before. Um, the values that we bring

and put out on the... on the mountain and on

the hill every single day. Um, I'm hoping to

represent those who have been supporting me

this entire time. And, um, I'm really thankful

to be here. And my greatest hope for this Olympic

Games, from a broader perspective is that it

is a beautiful show of... um, of cooperation

and of competition.