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" I'm thrilled that I was able to share my first Olympic Games experience with my U.S. teammates. "

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" I'm always trying to push myself to the limit to see what I can do. It's my strong will that I've always had since I was a kid. "

" I think I'm teaching my teammates that they can still be successful while having fun and enjoying the moment rather than being a stone cold brick. "

" I make breakfast, which is usually Kellogg's Red Berries or egg whites, and then I go to the gym that's only 10 minutes away. "

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