International Gymnast Magazine have had two interviews with Henrietta Onodi in the early '90s. Here are the highlights of the two interviews.
From the article "Henrietta Onodi - Earning world-wide respect, and medals, for Hungary" by Lilian Marcolina (International Gymnast, March 1990, p48-49):
Q: Do you like to travel?
A: I like being in foreign countries very much, but I don't particularly like traveling itself.
Q: What's your favorite place?
A: I loved Paris.
Q: How important are the next Olympics for you?
A: I hope to make the team and perform well on every event.
Q: Scoring 10.0s in different events makes you an all-around gymnast,
but do you have a favorite event?
A: No, not really. I like them all for different reasons.
From the article "Henrietta Onodi - Hungary's hope for Olympic success" by Dwight Normile (International Gymnast, August/September 1992, p56-57):
Q: You've competed all over the world. Do you ever get tired of competing?
A: No, I like to compete very much.
Q: Are you a national hero in Hungary?
A: I don't think so. They like me, I think, but I am no a hero.
Q: If you could change something about your body for gymnastics, what would it be?
A: Perhaps I would ask for some strength in my legs.
Q: What kinds of music do you like?
A: Any kind, but mainly whatever is fashionable at the time. Whatever is on top.
Q: Do your parents ever get to see you compete?
A: They came to see me in Athens for the (1990) Europeans. My father and Barbara usually come to see me compete in Hungary, but my mother doesn't like to go because she gets too nervous and excited.
Q: How does it feel to be vaulting world champion?
A: Good, but the world has not changed. I am the same. It's a good feeling, but I'm not in heaven. I am very happy but life is the same and training is the same.
