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title: "2 DeeDee Trotter Quotes - Famous Sprinter (I Can. I Must. I Will!)"
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# DeeDee Trotter

(1982)   Sprinter   United States

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DeeDee Trotter is a sprinter from the United States, best known for *I Can. I Must. I Will!*.

## Quick Facts About DeeDee Trotter

Born December 8, 1982

Nationality United States

Profession Sprinter

Notable works I Can. I Must. I Will!

## About DeeDee Trotter

De'Hashia Tonnek "DeeDee" Trotter is an American athlete. Trotter is a University of Tennessee Hall of Fame inductee, and former NCAA national champion in the 400 m. She competed in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Summer Olympics. There, she claimed two-time Olympic gold medals in the 4 × 400 m relay, in addition to a bronze medal in the 2012 400 m event. Trotter is currently an international motivational speaker and the Executive Pastry Chef of Taste of Gold Bakery in Atlanta, Georgia.

##  Quotes by DeeDee Trotter

> [You can't predict how much time you will get to embrace your opportunity. You have to go after it with everything you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/deedee-trotter/you-can-t-predict-how-much-time-you-will-get-to-embrace-your/)

DeeDee Trotter

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> [My friends back home call me a warrior. In fact I'm a butterfly-faced warrior.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/deedee-trotter/my-friends-back-home-call-me-a-warrior-in-fact-i-m-a-butterfly-faced/)

DeeDee Trotter

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca9/deedee-trotter-108209_back-home_my-friends-back-home-call-me-a-warrior-i_1327545.jpg)

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