"I trained and trained and went up against Kurt, then being a world champion in '94, and after that I did Tommy's tour and then my tour and all this stuff and just trying to deal with it all. And now, I've just kind of backed off a little"

In this quote, figure skater Elvis Stojko reflects on his intense training and competitors experiences. He discusses going up against Kurt, most likely describing fellow skater Kurt Browning, who was a world champ in 1994. Stojko then discusses taking part in Tommy's tour and his own tour, which were most likely skating shows or exhibitions. He explains the pressure and challenges of dealing with all of these dedications and experiences. However, he also mentions that he has just recently taken a step back and "withdrawed" from the intensity, perhaps suggesting a shift in his concerns or a requirement for a break from the demanding world of competitive figure skating.