In just three years, however, she has become an Olympic champion.
His wife said someone else had to tell her she was married to an Olympic champion.
"We've got about 200 kids who are getting the chance to see and be around Olympic champions."
"I don't think you can have any more pressure than following an Olympic champion all night."
One more clean program and she will be Olympic champion.
She is a 2 time Olympic champion, winning in 2008 and 2012.
"There is nothing like being an Olympic champion," he said.
That is the gap she needs to close to be Olympic champion.
Have these two Olympic champions thought about the potential of a future champion?
"It is not easy being an Olympic champion," he said.