American snowboarder and two-time gold medalist, Shaun White, talks about how the 2006 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Winter Olympics is an integral part of his life–whether he likes it or not. He honestly admits that while he enjoys snowboarding with his friends, he does want to win the competition: "It's okay to say you want to win."

Apolo Anton Ohno, in a first person account, discusses his views on fair play, sacrifice and giving your all when it comes to speed skating. Ohno is an American short track speed skating competitor and an eight-time medalist (two gold, two silver, four bronze) in the Winter Olympics. He is the most decorated American Winter Olympic athlete of all time. In the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Ohno stumbled during a semifinal heat in the 1500 m. Finishing fifth, he was unable to defend his 2002 gold medal in the event.

Apolo Anton Ohno, winner of the silver medal in the 2006 Winter Olympic for speed skating, shares what it was like to win the medal that day. In the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Ohno stumbled during a semifinal heat in the 1500 m. Finishing fifth, he was unable to defend his 2002 gold medal in the event. In this first person account, Ohno remembers feeling disappointed but support from his father allowed him to come to terms with his achievement. The 2006 Winter Olympics, also known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, began on February 10 and ended on February 26.