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Sherrington: Shot put gold is great, but finally one-upping her Olympian father 'feels awesome' for Red Oak's Michelle Carter

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Michelle Carter celebrates after winning the women's shot put gold medal on the first day of track and field at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)

RIO DE JANEIRO -- In the Carter family shot put competition, Michelle could never win.

Michelle still holds the national high school record.

Her father does, too.

She's got more high school records.

He leads in college.

She was 0-for-2 Olympics.

He's got a silver medal.