Name: Michelle Carter
Sport: Track and Field
Event: Shot Put
Height: 5’9”
Current Residence: Ovilla, TX
College: University of Texas
Olympic Experience:
- 2008 Olympic Games, 15th place
- 2012 Olympic Games, 6th place
Career Highlights:
- 2012 World Indoor Championships, bronze
- 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, 2nd
- Three-time U.S. Outdoor Championships, 2nd (2005, 2010, 2012)
- Three-time national outdoor champion (2008-09, 2011)
- 2009 World Championships, 6th
- 2008 Olympic Games, 15th
- 2006 NCAA indoor champion
- 2005 NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships, 2nd
- 2004 world junior champion
- Two-time national junior champion (2003-04)
- 2003 Pan American junior Games, gold
Fun Facts: Michelle's hobbies include singing, baking, styling hair and makeup.
Learn more:
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