Throughout my life, I have struggled with injuries through gymnastics. One injury, in particular, has helped shape me into who I am. I was diagnosed with a knee condition called Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) in second grade. This injury was difficult for me, but I pushed through with it and continued with gymnastics doing conditioning four days a week, 3 hours a day. After my injury, I learned what my biggest strength was; perseverance. Through these struggles, teamwork has always been a part of me, whether cheering with my team a few weeks after surgery or talking with them and being there through their life challenges. I helped lead my group and help them with their needs and strengthen them as well as me through character and physical challenges. I would bring encouragement, strength, perseverance, and power to the team. Even though i am a diver, I have the same attributes that existed in back In my gymnastics days, with much more passion.