Tanith Belbin
Tanith Belbin
Tanith Jessica Louise Belbin Whiteis a Canadian-American ice dancer. Though born in Canada, she holds dual citizenship and has competed for the United States since she began skating with Benjamin Agosto in 1998. With Agosto, Belbin is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, four-time World medalist, three-time Four Continents champion, and five-time U.S. champion...
ProfessionFigure Skater
Date of Birth10 July 1984
CityKingston, Canada
bit challenge door further gold good hopefully opened shot
I think we have a good shot at worlds. The door is opened a little bit further for us to challenge for that gold medal, and hopefully one year, if not this one, we can get that first American title.
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I think that moment was one we hadn't even allowed ourselves to imagine. We didn't want to create a dream we couldn't attain because of something out of our control. It hasn't really hit us, but when it does, it'll be quite overwhelming.
amazing everybody proud
I'm so excited, so proud of everybody -- it's an amazing group. We've all been through so much just to get here.
both canadian connected eye feels follow special
It feels very special to be a part of both countries. I follow the Canadian team, I keep an eye on how they're doing, so it does feel as if I'm connected to both teams, but as a skater, I'm American.
found greatest last life lived moments piece
I have lived here for so long, and this was the last piece of the puzzle. I really feel that I have found my place here. Some of the greatest moments of my life were while I lived here, and now I feel complete.
last lived piece
I have lived here for so long and this was the last piece of the puzzle.
coming emotions fact fully medal performance worth
I don't think we've fully experienced all the emotions yet. This was the most challenging performance just because of the pressure. But coming away with the medal makes it all worth it. I know for a fact it won't take another 30 years (for the U.S to get another).
found greatest last life lived moments olympic piece qualify time united
We feel it is our time to shine, and now we can make the most of this as we try to qualify for the Olympic Games. I have lived here (in the United States) for so long, and this (citizenship) was the last piece of the puzzle. I really feel that I have found my place here. Some of the greatest moments of my life were while I lived here, and now I feel complete.
extremely meet nice spoke
She referenced that when she spoke with us, and she's extremely supportive. It was very, very nice to meet her.
few flawless three
Obviously, we could have done better. I had a few stumbles, but I wasn't anticipating to come here and have three flawless performances.
building definitely easy home judges lots olympics staying taking teams themselves
Lots of teams feel better staying at home and just taking it easy and building up themselves in training. But for us, it's definitely better to come here. These are the same international judges who will judge us at the Olympics and we want their feedback.
create destined dream due felt flag obtain prepared pressure prove reasons saw sight
When we saw the flag going up, it was a sight we had not prepared for because we didn't want to create a dream we couldn't obtain due to reasons out of our control. We felt pressure from ourselves, to prove that we were destined to be here.
combined generation glad ice
We're so glad to be a part of this generation of ice dancing. It's a combined score.
affects case happens point watch
We usually make a point not to watch in case that happens because it affects you mentally.