A biography for Terezinha Guilherminahasn’t been written yet.
“I said I wanted to be the best in the world. I thought if I could make it, I would be able to change my future, to change my destiny. I would push myself to the limits. I would do 70 laps and barely eat.”
“I love to run. I feel free and complete. The feeling of moving fast is just magical; it's wonderful.”
“If I had to live my life over again, I would live it exactly the same way. I would do everything in the same way. I don't regret anything.”
“I feel like I've accomplished all my fantasies and childhood dreams. I had nothing; now I have everything.”
“I knew that if I were the best in the world, my reality could change. I was always the person who didn't conform to the idea of 'halfway.'”
“I feel honored to be an example for others. It makes it feel worthwhile to have overcome all the challenges I have encountered so I can help others to dream and also fulfill their dreams.”
“I've done specific work to take care of anxiety. I believe that the psychological side can work for you just as it can against you. The better your command is over the psychological aspect, the better your physical performance. There's no other way.”