Tamyra Mensah-Stock won a gold medal in the women’s 68 kg freestyle wrestling final on Tuesday.
She is the second woman to win an Olympic wrestling gold medal.
Tamyra was interviewed shortly after she won.
She was overcome with emotion and hoped to inspire young girls.
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We need to protect this woman at all costs… An infectious beam of positivity, her spirit is undeniable. What an incredible representative of our sport and our great country. This interview is so emotional! We are SO proud of you! 🇺🇸 #TMS @MensahTamStock pic.twitter.com/372k1gpu0O
— The Wrestling Room (@MrPatMineo) August 3, 2021
When asked how she felt about representing the US she beamed with pride and said she loves the US and gave all the glory to God.
“It feels amazing! I love representing the US! I freaking love living there. I love it and I’m so happy I get to represent U-S-A! I love it” she said jumping up and down.
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All glory to God! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/CRdqbTuXw1
— The Wrestling Room (@MrPatMineo) August 3, 2021