After the 2012 Olympics, I returned to training, but unlike in previous years, my off-season weight gain didn't melt off as soon… — Michelle Carter Clothes Copy Share Image
At my first Olympics, I didn't have a contract, and I wasn't making any money. After my first Olympics, I was working… — Michelle Carter Fitness Copy Share Image
You need to have explosive power. So you need to have good agility to move your feet quick and be in the… — Michelle Carter Agility Copy Share Image
You have 15-20 years of work for that one throw, that one moment. And I was like, 'Okay, Lord, this is it… — Michelle Carter Moment Copy Share Image
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… — Michelle Carter Body Copy Share Image
Even though I was dealing with all of these health issues, I was still doing well during my season. It wasn't the… — Michelle Carter Best Copy Share Image
I learn how to put myself in situations at practice that cause me to zone in on what I'm trying to accomplish… — Michelle Carter Competition Copy Share Image
Learning disabilities do not go away, but you learn how to adapt. You may have to work a little bit harder; it… — Michelle Carter Disabilities Copy Share Image
The parents say, 'Can you talk to my daughter and say that it's OK? That she can have muscles?' They'll say, 'I… — Michelle Carter Children Copy Share Image
Black Girl Magic means that I have the power to overcome anything. Especially when we're in a world where you're told that… — Michelle Carter Ancestors Copy Share Image
I love hair, I love make up, I love fashion, and I love throwing the shot put. — Michelle Carter Fashion Copy Share Image
I have to have my lashes. For me, it all sets the tone: I'm getting ready to go to work. — Michelle Carter Go Copy Share Image
Understanding how to compete better has really made a difference. — Michelle Carter Better Copy Share Image
I'm very, very grateful for all the support I've had. It's been an amazing journey. — Michelle Carter Amazing Copy Share Image
Winning a gold medal means you're the best in the world at that time. — Michelle Carter Best Copy Share Image
It means a lot that my peers think so much of me that they would pick me to be their team leader. — Michelle Carter Football Copy Share Image
If you are feeling good, you look good, you are confident about yourself, you are going to go out there, and you… — Michelle Carter Confidence Copy Share Image
Of course, I can't wait until I get the medal and I can walk around the house and say, 'Daddy, I got… — Michelle Carter Around Copy Share Image
Being a female athlete, sometimes your clothes don't fit right if you have a small waist and broad shoulders, or strong hips.… — Michelle Carter Clothes Copy Share Image
I throw the shot put, people expect me to look like somebody named Helga and not put on make up to be… — Michelle Carter Athlete Copy Share Image
What I would tell a kid with ADHD and dyslexia or someone who struggles with anything in life is this: 'When you… — Michelle Carter Adhd Copy Share Image
My advice is try something you've never done before or maybe something that's not as popular. — Michelle Carter Advice Copy Share Image
When you see somebody who always came so close, and they finally accomplish what they've been working for - to see someone… — Michelle Carter Accomplish Copy Share Image
In college, I would do my teammate's hair and their makeup sometimes. I did a friend's makeup at the 2008 Olympics, and… — Michelle Carter Friendship Copy Share Image
I gained over 100 lbs. that I could never lose. My hair was falling out. I was tired all the time. I… — Michelle Carter Crazy Copy Share Image
My first media interview was when I was a high school freshman and I was set to compete at state champs. The… — Michelle Carter High Copy Share Image
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, right? I always figure that as you experience life… — Michelle Carter Definition of insanity Copy Share Image
For a couple of years, being professional, I kind of questioned myself. Should I wear my false lashes or take the time… — Michelle Carter Believe Copy Share Image
I can walk in a room of people who may not know Christ and still be myself. And they can still see… — Michelle Carter Carrying Copy Share Image
It's cool because here everybody has the same goal. We're all competing for our countries. We're all coming down here to do… — Michelle Carter Best Copy Share Image
I was not aware of what my dad had accomplished. I grew up with him playing football. — Michelle Carter Aware Copy Share Image
You have to understand, everyone's body was built to do something. I was built to do something, and that's how I was… — Michelle Carter Always Copy Share Image
I know that God is intentional with everything that He brings to me and what He does for me. I'm not here… — Michelle Carter Everything Copy Share Image
Some people are meant to be bigger, and that's okay. Because if everybody was built the same, it would be a little… — Michelle Carter Beautiful Copy Share Image
