A Letter from Shante Little post Oiselle Bird Camp

Mechelle Freeman

August 21, 2015

I came across this letter today from a professional track and field athlete named Shante Little that made me truly appreciate her transparency, honesty, and journey. Please take the time to read her story. Her words may be an inspiration to you or someone you know. We all have our battles. We all have our fears. Please know you are not alone and you are equipped to overcome your battles. Thank you Shante for your confidence and your courage. #TrackGirlz #FastFitFly

“Around this time last year, I started drafting what would become my ‘coming out’ letter. I had been engaged in this battle with bulimia for years—the climax of it being the aftermath of winning my first outdoor national championship. All of a sudden there was this enormous pressure to be great- to stay great. My sport wasn’t my own anymore.” – Shante Little

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Mechelle Freeman

Mechelle Lewis Freeman is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where she obtained her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Mass Communications. She was a member of the 2002 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field team who brought the first National Championship in any sport to the university. Mechelle is a Track & Field 2007 Pan American Double Silver Medalist, 2007 World Champion, and 2008 Olympian. Her events included the 100 meters and the 4×100 meter relay. When off the track, Mechelle turns her focus to her career in brand and activation management for companies including, Coca Cola and Xerox and shares her Olympic journey through motivational speaking. A humanitarian at heart, TrackGirlz allows Mechelle to have the opportunity to combine her passion for track and field with giving back.

4 responses to “A Letter from Shante Little post Oiselle Bird Camp”

Marvine Freeman

August 23, 2015

Inspiring. Love it

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Shante Little

September 9, 2015

Thank you so much for sharing my story! My only hope is that I reach others facing similar struggles and to let them know that: it’s okay, it’s not the end, and that taking care of yourself is not selfish. So thank you, I appreciate the love and support.

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1. Mechelle Freeman
  
  November 3, 2015
  
  Of course! Thank you for your courage. All the Best this season!
  
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