There are so many emotional stories in our lives that the cameras missed outside of the competition, which viewers never got to see. This online 'scrap book' gives us a chance to share the entire journey leading up to, and during the Games to really illustrate the ups and downs an athlete and their mom's experience along the road to becoming a U.S. Olympian.
More Quotes from Vonetta Flowers:
Every time she did it, he looked for that. Of course, that made us feel really good.Vonetta Flowers
We all want the best for the U.S.. We represent our country, not just ourselves. Obviously, we're happy to see them. If not us, then another U.S. team.
Vonetta Flowers
When they tell him to do something he doesn't want to do, he'll reach up and take off his hearing aid.
Vonetta Flowers
My husband Johnny and I do it. We don't have a nanny.
Vonetta Flowers
It was different in 2002 because we were in the United States. It was our home track and we had been training on that track for years. But I think we've been having some excellent runs these last few days so I'm ready. I think we are going to do really well.
Vonetta Flowers
I truly feel blessed and honored to have that title. I'm really excited that my grandkids will be reading about me in history books.
Vonetta Flowers
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