American - Athlete | October 12, 1985 -
My goal is to beat you whether you're clean or dirty.
Michelle Carter
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You have 15-20 years of work for that one throw, that one moment. And I was like, 'Okay, Lord, this is it - you told me I had the victory. So this is the time to show me'. And I'm going to give it all I have because this is my last throw in the Olympics.
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The night before, I'll lay out the makeup I want to put on: a brow filler, a lipstick - there's a NYX red one that looks great with those Team USA uniforms - and my lashes.
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After a lifetime of feeling at home in my plus-size body, I was a 27-year-old having self-esteem issues. Clothes shopping stopped being fun and became a chore; I couldn't wear the curve-showing styles I loved without Spanx - and I worried that my new body would affect my training.
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My family's so awesome. They help me be the person I can be.
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Rio has been absolutely epic. I did leave my heart out there, and I wanted to do everybody proud.
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I'm very, very grateful for all the support I've had. It's been an amazing journey.
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Of course, I can't wait until I get the medal and I can walk around the house and say, 'Daddy, I got you.'
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I was definitely a handful back then. I could not sit down long enough to study.
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What I would tell a kid with ADHD and dyslexia or someone who struggles with anything in life is this: 'When you put your mind to it, you can do anything.'
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I throw the shot put, people expect me to look like somebody named Helga and not put on make up to be considered serious about my sport.
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I can actually dress up or bring my femininity in and bring my own flair and my own stout - and still be great at what I do. We're created different to be unique!
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