Rio has been absolutely epic. I did leave my heart out there, and I wanted to do everybody proud. — Michelle Carter Epic Copy Share Image
The best piece of advice my father gave me was to always work hard. One thing he instilled: Proper preparation prevents poor… — Michelle Carter Advice Copy Share Image
Anything can happen. Everybody is working to be on that team and to win the Olympic Games. — Michelle Carter 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
My mom called me 'Stinky Binky' as a toddler, and I started to refer to myself as, 'I'm Binkie.' — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
I was not aware of what my dad had accomplished. I grew up with him playing football. — Michelle Carter 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
Fashion and beauty is a reflection of what's on the inside. And if you're genuine, they match up. The core of who… — Michelle Carter Beauty Copy Share Image
I'm in a sport where people don't look at us like women: they don't look at us like being girls or feminine.… — Michelle Carter Feminine Copy Share Image
Accepting your body and body image is very important, because there are images that are put out in the media and in… — Michelle Carter Body Copy Share Image
I loved playing with a doll as a youngster. I liked dressing her up and combing her hair. This one doll had… — Michelle Carter Doll 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 Copy Share Image
The first event I vividly remember was competing at the Junior Olympics in Seattle, Washington. It was my first major competition outside… — Michelle Carter Competition 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
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
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 Copy Share Image
I call him 'Daddy Coach.' He's taught me everything that he's known so I'm able to do what I'm able to do. — Michelle Carter Coach Copy Share Image
I've matured - just growing up and learning more about my sport and more about myself. — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
I can't choose a favorite musician, because I love music so much that whatever/whomever I'm listening to at that moment is my… — Michelle Carter 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
My very first sport was soccer. I used to play in goal, but after I was hit the face with the ball… — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
God puts us in position to do the things we need to, both on and off the track, to honor Him. — Michelle Carter God Copy Share Image
I can actually dress up or bring my femininity in and bring my own flair and my own stout - and still… — Michelle Carter Dress Copy Share Image
I love what I do and know I'm good at it. It helps that I can get financial support along the way. — Michelle Carter 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'm very, very grateful for all the support I've had. It's been an amazing journey. — Michelle Carter Amazing 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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
