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Countdown to Vancouver: Trevor Marsicano
In terms of break-through seasons, Trevor Marsicano obviously looks back on one. After continuously showing progress throughout the season, he raced to some outstanding results at the World Cup Finals and the World Single Distances Championships last March, including the world title in the 1000m. Moreover, he was the first speed skater ever to finish this distance under 1:07, and in just that one race he brought down his personal best time from 1:09.16 to 1:06.88. After these impressive performances, Marsicano is now confidently looking forward to competing at his first Olympic Games, next February.
By Jolanda Abbes
How do you look back on this past season? Did you meet your goals and expectations or even surpass them?
“I definitely surpassed my expectations by a lot. I was hoping for a couple of podium finishes while had a lot more than that.”
Would you consider the past season to be a good blueprint for next season?
“Yes, I would consider last season to be a good blueprint, because it worked and I got some great results.”
What would you consider to be the highlight and greatest disappointment of the past season?
“The greatest highlight would be my 5000m, because I was not expecting to podium in that race at all. My biggest diappointment would be my last 10k, because I really died in it.”
How do you look forward to next season?
“I look forward to the following season with confidence that I can accomplish what I want to and with more focus to accomplish my new goals.”
What is the one thing/most memorable moment that sticks out for you when you think of the Olympics?
How do you remember the last Olympics, in Torino?
“I remember watching the US team in various events and wondering if I would be competing with them in Vancouver. I remember watching Apolo stumble in one race and then coming back and winning a gold medal in the 500m. It shows you can come back from any upset.”
Who would you consider to be the greatest Olympic speed skater ever?
“Definitely Eric Heiden, because of his five Olympic gold medals.”
We’re at the start of another Olympic season: is your training different from other years because of the Olympics?
“It has changed a little because of my age and because of short track.”
Can you describe what the Olympics mean to you?
“The Olympics is a great opportunity to represent my country and a chance to compete at the highest level of competition.”
Photo credits: DESGphoto/Lars Hagen
