For me, it is not just about jumping unto the plane every f… - Mariam Usman

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For me, it is not just about jumping unto the plane every four years to go to the Olympics. Every athlete you see here wants to step on the podium. If you can’t aim to climb up there, you have no business coming to the Olympics. I can only consider going to another Olympics if things change for the better. But if the status quo is maintained, I don’t think I will go to another Olympics again.

Mariam Usman

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About Mariam Usman

Mariam Usman (born 9 November 1990) is a Nigerian weightlifter.

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Alternative Names: Maryam Usman • Maryama

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