“It’s not just one thing,” he explains of his visible mojo. “We’ve been trying to improve these things for a long time. It’s something every high-level athlete wants.”
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And the extra combined $100,000 for his efforts certainly didn’t hurt.
“It’s the icing on the cake. I can only thank God. I don’t have words to describe it. To be able to give a better life to my mom and adapt her house so there’s better wheelchair access for her. And also, my wife and my daughter, to give them a better life.
“My daughter is a blessing from God. I was always away for the camps and I wasn’t there when she was born, but then God gave us this gift. But after the storm, comes a calm. So it’s very rewarding. God has gifted us with these two bonuses. We went there, worked hard, believed, took risks. We’ve received this blessing and I can only be thankful. It has helped me provide a better life for my family.”
