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I was always really inspired by watching the older girls competing, just seeing other Olympians do great things, and I just really wanted to be a part of that whole experience. And to be able to represent USA was always a goal of mine.

The Olympic dream was born in 2010 during the qualifications to Vancouver. And when I was watching those Olympics from the sidelines, I felt that I wanted to have my Games. I understood that it wouldn't be easy to make them, especially now that in Russia there are a lot of strong girls.

I always thought, it would be neat to make the Olympic team.

Growing up, I would never have thought that I'd be a double Olympic champion, with a lovely home and beautiful kids.

It was a dream come true for me to be at the Olympics.

The Olympics is about showing what you've done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world.

My childhood dream was to win the Olympics, and I've done that. Everything else is icing on the cake.

For any athlete growing up, the Olympics is the one thing you watch with your family, and it's the one thing you dream about. Seeing your country's flag go up as you get a gold medal is the best thing you can achieve.

Taking part in an Olympics on home ground is something you dream about.

The Olympics is a dream of mine.