She made history by becoming the first Cuban American to win a Winter Olympic medal (bronze) in 2002. The 33-year-old Miami native retired after the 2006 Olympics but decided to make a highly anticipated comeback in 2008.
Training schedule: Four hours a day, five days a week
Hurts-so-good move: Squats with dumbbells. "I do 10 to 15 reps, and by the time I'm done my legs are shaking."
Pre-workout fuel: Granola and a banana for breakfast
On her iPod: Fugazi's "Waiting Room"
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