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I'll be 21 in Rio, and of course I think about it, but I prefer to stay focused on the goal for each year, so this year, Zürich and Beijing next. Anything could happen, just one thing at a time.

— Nafissatou Thiam

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Outside of athletics and university I haven’t got much time, but for the next few years UNICEF really want to focus on education for kids.

I would say, just be yourself!

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