My heartbeat sped up the second I heard my name. I stood up and I could hear the sound of more than a hundred people cheering and applauding at different rhythms. I could feel a bubble of proudness growing in my chest. My worried look was replaced by an indestructible smile and I felt lighter as I walked forward to receive my award. The sight of the glowing faces of my friends and teammates made me confident as I took the medal and placed it over my head.