I wasn’t supposed to make it this far at least that’s what life kept trying to tell me. Growing up, nothing came easy. I didn’t have the best facilities, the best gear, or the best circumstances. What I did have were setbacks injuries, losses, people telling me I wasn’t built for this. I’ve heard you won’t make it more times than I’ve heard my own name. But every time life pushed, I pushed back harder. I learned to train in empty fields, in bad weather, on days when my body said stop and my mind said prove them wrong. I carried myself through doubt, kept grinding through every hurdle, and turned every weakness into fuel. Now I compete with purpose. I chase goals bigger than myself. And every step forward is a reminder: I wasn’t handed anything I earned it. I’m here to represent the ones who come from nothing, the ones still fighting, the ones who keep showing up even when no one’s watching. This is bigger than a sport. This is my story. And I’m just getting started.