As a young child, I played the violin. I think that that started the spark. Peggy Fleming childplayspark Change image and share on social
The world went by, and we didn't get caught up in all the other things, because we didn't have time. We had no spare time. It was always thinking about training and focusing on what we wanted, our goals. Peggy Fleming catchfocusgoal share on social
When I was on the ice, in the lights, with the music and the motion, there was a certain kind of flirtation that gave great energy and expressiveness to my performance. Peggy Fleming energyexpressivenessflirtation Change image and share on social
Then came the choreography... the impact of music and choreography tends to really emphasize an overall feeling of what you really want out of the program. Peggy Fleming choreographyemphasizefelt Change image and share on social
I think exercise tests us in so many ways, our skills, our hearts, our ability to bounce back after setbacks. This is the inner beauty of sports and competition, and it can serve us all well as adult athletes. Peggy Fleming abilityadultathlete share on social
The first thing is to love your sport. Never do it to please someone else. It has to be yours. Peggy Fleming lovesportthing Change image and share on social
Skating was the vessel into which I could pour my heart and soul. Peggy Fleming heartpourskate Change image and share on social
We wanted to be achievers, but being an achiever didn't mean that you stopped being a woman. Peggy Fleming achieverstopwant Change image and share on social
In 1968, in the midst of the tumultuous 1960s, the Olympics were much more than just another event. Peggy Fleming 1960seventmidst Change image and share on social
