Carly Patterson
1988
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Quotes
Biography
Carly Patterson is a former artistic gymnast from the United States who rose to fame with her success at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Born in 1988 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Patterson began her gymnastics training at an early age and quickly showed promise in the sport. Her breakthrough came at the Olympics where she won the all-around gold medal, becoming the first American woman to achieve this since 1984. Patterson inspired many young athletes and retired from competitive gymnastics in 2006.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win.
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Setting goals and then going after them with all the determination and energy you can muster is the key to success.
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Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.
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Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits.
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Hard days are the best because that's where champions are made.