Former Philippine team fencer Maxine Esteban, now representing Ivory Coast, says ‘everything went as planned’ in her Paris Olympics buildup
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“More nervous because I know that I will be up against the world’s best fencers – most of them seasoned Olympians – and the whole world will be watching,” Esteban told Rappler. “It is very hard,” said Esteban. “Through the years, if there is anyone who has experienced the most setbacks and challenges, I think I would be one of them.”
“Both are simply amazing,” said Esteban. “From the Ivory Coast, the support is phenomenal. The Ivorians have adopted me as one of their own, calling me a hero and their champ. It is really heartwarming.”
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