Alexei Yagudin Gpf 1998 - 1999 winner interview

What is the brightest moment? At this point in time I think it is, of course, the victory. Repeated title of European Champion, then the victory here, at this rather significant competition Grand-Prix Final, and then also the win at the Professional World Championship. I think that these three victories will not be forgotten. Perhaps this is simply my perception, but it seems to me that your joy of all these victories has gotten dulled. It seems that you just state the facts. You know, the victory at the European Championship was much harder for me then the one here. Much harder. I also skated there better then here. I did one jump more then here. That's why I was so happy there. My joy was endless. Here I was very ready. I can even say that I was sure I was going to win. Of course I had some doubts. A human being cannot skate so stable that he would win everything. There are always both defeats and victories. But I was quite confident in my good skating at this competition. I think that those who were present here are more lucky. But to all those watching on tv - just keep enjoying the wonderful sport of figure skating. With such a great athlete - no wonder. Thank you.