The 2012 London Olympic Games fostered a generation of hope. I witnessed women participating for the very first time, representing every nation.

The rewards are going to come, but my happiness is just loving the sport and having fun performing.

I've had asthma my entire life.

I'm not shy. I'm modest, but I'm very outgoing.

I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well.

What people need to know is that asthma isn't a minor 'wheeze-disease.' It kills over five thousand people in America every year, and I could've been one of them.

The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you.