I Don't Think Being An Athlete Is

I Was Diagnosed With Asthma When I Was 18 During My Freshman Year At Ucla. I Refused To Accept It - And I Hid It From My Coaches And Teammates. But Ignoring My Problem Didn't Make It Go Away.

We Live In A World Where Sports Have The Potential To Bridge The Gap Between Racism, Sexism And Discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games Was A Great Start But Hopefully What These Games Taught Us Is That If Women Are Given An Opportunity On An Equal Playing Field The Possibilities For Women Are Endless.

The 2012 London Olympic Games Fostered A Generation Of Hope. I Witnessed Women Participating For The Very First Time, Representing Every Nation.

I Set My Sights On Making An Olympic Team, Not Realizing How Tough It Was Going To Be.

I Learned To Listen And Listen Very Well. It Helped Me Athletically And In The Classroom As Well.