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Michelle Carter's parents Sandra and Michael Carter speak to the audience during a send off for Michelle at Red Oak High School in Red Oak, Texas on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Carter, a Red Oak graduate, will be competing in her third Oympics. (Lawrence Jenkins/Special Contributor)

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Michelle Carter greets the audience during a send off for Michelle at Red Oak High School in Red Oak, Texas on Tuesday, July 19, 2019. Carter, a Red Oak graduate and national shot put record holder will be competing in her third Oympics.