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 our best. And we all are the best athletes in our own countries.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the unity and camaraderie among athletes who strive for excellence while representing their countries.
Michelle Carter's quote expresses the spirit of competition that transcends national boundaries, highlighting that despite differences, all athletes share a common goal of performing their best. It reflects the bond and mutual respect among competitors who are dedicated to representing their countries honorably, reinforcing the idea that excellence is not just about winning, but also about the shared experience of striving for greatness.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a sports event.
Black Girl Magic means that I have the power to overcome anything. Especially when we're in a world where you're told that you can't do something or you're less than, I'm reminded that my ancestors have overcome so much. There's still so much work to be done, and I have the power to overcome it.
You have 15-20 years of work for that one throw, that one moment. And I was like, 'Okay, Lord, this is it - you told me I had the victory. So this is the time to show me'. And I'm going to give it all I have because this is my last throw in the Olympics.
Dum Spiro, spero- As long as I breathe, I hope.
More or less, I am always saying, 'Give me more. Let's do what has not been done.'
But yeah, Ann [Trason] insisted, running was romantic; and no, of course her friends didn't get it because they'd never broken through. For them, running was a miserable two miles motivated solely by size 6 jeans: get on the scale, get depressed, get your headphones on, and get it over with. But you can't muscle through a five-hour run that way; you have to relax into it, like easing your body into a hot bath, until it no longer resists the shock and begins to enjoy it.
People want national championship banners. People want to talk about Indiana being competitive. How do we get there? We don't get there with milk and cookies.
In the dim background of mind we know what we ought to be doing but somehow we cannot start.
I think you have to try and fail, because failure gets you closer to what you're good at.
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