Q : What was going through your mind as you stood on the podium receiving your medal ?
This was my moment . Before I stood up on the podium , I had the most intense feeling of satisfaction . It felt like all of our hard work and dedication to our dream had paid off . As the medal was being put around my neck , I felt so grateful to everyone who had been a part of my journey and helped me to be in that moment .
Q : How has your life changed after winning an Olympic bronze medal ? Life itself hasn ’ t changed too much , [ but ] I ’ d say our voices hold more weight and we are inspiring a whole new generation of young athletes . [ This ] is probably one of the coolest parts of being home , hearing parents say how we inspired their young children . Q : What ’ s next for you ? I ’ ve moved home and plan to continue playing with the national team .