I stepped onto the floor of the gymnasium and slowly started to set my flag, rifle, and saber. I felt a mixture of excitement and fear. I could hear the whispers of a few audience members bounce off the walls and ring in my ears. They doubted our abilities, saying, "Rosemead? Never heard of them. They don't have a chance at medaling." We set our equipment and waited for what felt like a lifetime for the announcer to say, "Rosemead...