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" When you see somebody who always came so close, and they finally accomplish what they've been working for - to see someone excel and break through that barrier - it's a great moment not just for that athlete but for all of us. "

Michelle Carter

Great

Athlete

Accomplish

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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. "

" I was not aware of what my dad had accomplished. I grew up with him playing football. "

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" Some people are meant to be bigger, and that's okay. Because if everybody was built the same, it would be a little boring. We enjoy the differences in each other, and I think that's what makes all of us beautiful. "

" The best piece of advice my father gave me was to always work hard. One thing he instilled: Proper preparation prevents poor performances. "

" I've matured - just growing up and learning more about my sport and more about myself. "

" My dad never wanted to push what he did on us. It was more, for him, if you chose to do this, then we're going to do it, and we're going to get it right. It was, 'I know how to do it. I'm going to teach you how to do it because I want you to be good at it.' "

" Accepting your body and body image is very important, because there are images that are put out in the media and in your face every day that you need to look this certain kind of way, that it's gonna take you far in life. "

" The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, right? I always figure that as you experience life and things, you usually learn and pick up on things that you can do better. That's how I look at my career over time. "

" Winning a gold medal means you're the best in the world at that time. "

" My mom called me 'Stinky Binky' as a toddler, and I started to refer to myself as, 'I'm Binkie.' "

" Athletes can not look the same and be great in their individual sport. The example I like to use is Gabby Douglas. She could not flip in the air if she was built like me, but then Gabby Douglas couldn't throw the shot put. I was built like this because I was made to throw the shot put. "

Michelle Carter

She

" I was definitely a handful back then. I could not sit down long enough to study. "

" For a couple of years, being professional, I kind of questioned myself. Should I wear my false lashes or take the time I want to take so I can feel good when I go out on the field? Because nobody else was really doing that. And I thought, No: I'm not going to change what I believe I should look like to fit anybody else's standards. "

" Don't be afraid to try new things, because I just tried shot put not knowing my family history behind it, and trying it led me to the rest of my life. "

Michelle Carter

Life

Family

" If you are feeling good, you look good, you are confident about yourself, you are going to go out there, and you will rock it. "

" Everybody wants to come out and win the gold, and sometimes it takes a personal best, sometimes it doesn't. But to be able to have all those pieces come together, it's a great feeling. "

" I gained over 100 lbs. that I could never lose. My hair was falling out. I was tired all the time. I couldn't maintain muscle. I had no energy. It gave me some relief that there was something actually wrong with me and I wasn't crazy, but it was really hard knowing that there is something wrong with my body and I couldn't fix it. "

Michelle Carter

Crazy

Energy

" My faith has always been part of my life. "

" 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.' "

" In college, I would do my teammate's hair and their makeup sometimes. I did a friend's makeup at the 2008 Olympics, and she said, 'Have you ever considered taking classes?' For some reason, it had never crossed my mind. "

" 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. "

" I've been to three Olympics. I gave it my all. "

" Rio has been absolutely epic. I did leave my heart out there, and I wanted to do everybody proud. "

" Understanding how to compete better has really made a difference. "

" My first media interview was when I was a high school freshman and I was set to compete at state champs. The interview was the first occasion people had heard me on TV. When I watched back the recording on TV, I thought, 'Wow, is that what I sound like?' I didn't like the sound of my voice. "

" At my first Olympics, I didn't have a contract, and I wasn't making any money. After my first Olympics, I was working at 24 Hour Fitness at the front desk. I would go to practice in the morning, run home, shower, grab some food and then go straight to work. I didn't get off of work until 10 or 11 o'clock at night. "

" God puts us in position to do the things we need to, both on and off the track, to honor Him. "

Michelle Carter

Him

God

" I think it's important to do whatever makes you feel your best. "