“After the 2012 Olympics, I returned to training, but unlike in previou...” — Michelle Carter Quote

“After the 2012 Olympics, I returned to training, but unlike in previous years, my off-season weight gain didn't melt off as soon as I got back to my routine. I was tired, and my clothes weren't fitting. I'd been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which means my thyroid is underactive, and that slows my metabolism.”

“The best piece of advice my father gave me was to always work hard. One thing he instilled: Proper preparation prevents poor performances.”

“Being a female athlete, sometimes your clothes don't fit right if you have a small waist and broad shoulders, or strong hips. And it's OK to embrace that.”

“I do like designing clothes that are - not exactly lofty but intellectual in their sexiness.”

“Clothes have helped me a lot, they helped fix my identity crisis.”

“Maybe clothes are a form of creative expression for me. An outlet. Because I don't get to express myself creatively through my official duties.”