Michelle Carter: The Shot Diva

Everybody Pulls The Tarp

English - March 18, 2021 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB
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Michelle Carter won the gold medal in women's shot put at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. She set the US record at the event and became the first US female athlete to win the event since the women's shot put competition began in 1948. The self-proclaimed "Shot Diva" sits down with Andrew for a candid conversation about goal setting, overcoming obstacles, and empowering others to achieve their dreams.

A few show highlights:

3:53 - Michelle's first Olympic games
5:42 - How Michelle defines success
9:35 - Facing adversity
11:54 - Building confidence
14:00 - Michelle's relationship with her father/coach ("Coach Daddy" as she refers to him)
17:06 - Balancing training and personal time
23:46 - "The Shot Diva"
26:35 - Michelle's 'One Golden Shot' non-profit

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