Ever since I was a little kid - 8 years old to be exact - I’ve wanted to be an Olympian. Growing up, I loved watching athletes from the USA compete against the best in the world on the biggest stage in the world. I had a hat that read ‘Goin For Gold’ which I wore everywhere. The Olympic flame, the American anthem, the Opening Ceremonies, the medals, the pageantry, the country flags, the world records - I LOVED IT ALL! I was 24 years old when I competed in my first Olympic G