About Michelle Carter

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Michelle Carter is a three-time shot put Olympian, a 2016 Rio Olympic Games gold medalist, and a World Championship gold medalist. Michelle became the first American female athlete to win gold for Team USA in the Olympic shot put event since the women’s competition began in 1948. With an athletic career spanning 20+ years, Michelle began throwing shot put in 1997 while in junior high school. Michelle is also a certified professional makeup artist and founder of You Throw Girl Confidence Camp, where she helps young female athletes focus on confidence-building and athletic empowerment. Michelle's unique ability to blend her athletic gift for throwing and passion with beauty has earned her a reputation as a “ShotDiva,” and she’s become a trusted leader in areas of body image, goal setting, and self-confidence.