15 August 2008 - Flash Quotes - Men's Individual Finals

Flash Quotes - Men's Individual Finals Beijing - 15 August 2008    Finals   Viktor RUBAN (UKR) - Gold   On his gold medal winning performance:   "I deserve the medal because I've trained for 14 years. I give thanks to the support of my nation, my people and my family. The good environment and weather at the venue really helped me."   On being ready for the finals:   "I was ready for the matches three days ago."   PARK Kyung-Mo (KOR) - Silver   On losing the gold medal match:    "The gold medal is given by God. It's a pity the last arrow wasn't a 10. Because I shot second, I was influenced by the first shooter. My shooting time was slow and I couldn't concentrate anymore."   On match pressure:   "Maybe the spectators enjoyed the match but it was very difficult for the archers to shoot. I lost because I was too nervous."   Bair BADENOV (RUS) - Bronze   On winning the bronze medal:   "I have wanted to win but it's the first time I have got such a medal. It's very sudden for me."   On the support he received:   "I heard the support from the spectators. I am happy to hear the support from the spectators. My parents who are also very supportive cheered me on. My father is more calm than my mother."   Juan Rene SERRANO (MEX) - fourth   On what his placing means for archery in Mexico:   "We were a big success here in this tournament. We were in the top four this tournament. I wanted a medal for my country but sometimes you just can't get it."   On his performance in the bronze medal match:   "I'm not happy with my score. I shot 110. I could have shot better."   Quarterfinals   Juan Carlos STEVENS (CUB)   On his defeat:   "I just feel my opponent's level is so high. I am very satisfied with my performance. I will bless him (PARK)."   On what reaching the quarterfinal means for archery in Cuba:   "This match is a breakthrough for archery in Cuba."   Victor WUNDERLE (USA)   On being the only archer to reach the top eight at the past three Olympic Games:    "It's an honour and privilege to participate in the Olympics. I've been to the Olympics three straight times and every time I have finished in the top eight. I know I was the only person from both Athens and Sydney to do that."   On his experience at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games:   "The thing that always amazes me about sports is that the governments of the world can't get along but the athletes of the world can. I've made a lot of friends here."   1/8 Elimination Round   LEE Chang-Hwan (KOR) - No. 10 seed   On shooting a seven on his third arrow:   "I made a mistake in the first end. I couldn't control my posture."   Juan Rene SERRANO (MEX) - No. 1 seed   On shooting an eight in the second end:   "I was nervous when I shot an eight. The scenario in the Olympics is very different. There's more pressure here."   On competing:   "When I see my fans in the stands I get excited. Mexico is in my heart and I'll go as far as I can for my country."   Victor WUNDERLE (USA) - No. 41 seed   On defeating the No. 8 seed IM Dong-Hyun (KOR):   "I'm not necessarily surprised (to advance to the quarterfinals). I knew I could do it if I shot well. Any time you make it through a match like this is a good day. I came here to win a medal."    "It's definitely a stressful environment. There's a lot of people who are wishing you luck and I'm trying hard to represent them the best I can. It was a very challenging match."   ONS zl/skh/rm/npb/bk/ks/py/ct/mo/er/bc/jf/yd/et/adg