Every athlete has a story. #Repost @teamusa.
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"Every one of my Olympic experiences has been special and historic. In 2004 at the Athens Olympics, my discipline, women's saber fencing, was set to make its debut, although I initially was on reserve as a replacement athlete. With a last-minute twist of fate I was able to compete in Athens and won my first Olympic gold medal — which was also the first fencing gold medal for the United States in 100 years. Four years later, on Day 1 of the Beijing Olympics I defended my title, and my teammates and I swept the podium. My result at the London Games was a disappointing fourth place but I had the honor and privilege of carrying the flag for Team USA in the Opening Ceremony. I am so thankful for all of the incredible memories and results I have made at each Olympics I have been to. I am looking forward to Rio because I know that it too will be special in its own way. Competing in four Olympics is a huge honor and I am looking forward to making my family, coach, team and country proud as I go for the gold this summer!" -@mariel.zagunis
