LAKELAND, Fla. - Gabby Tedesco sure knows how to stand out in the wrestling world.

"I knew I was born ready for this," Tedesco said.

The Lakeland native just came back from Peru where she won the gold medal at the U20 Pan American Games in the 50 KG weight class.

"I was very proud of myself because, emotionally, physically, everything, I thought the odds were stacked against me," Tedesco said.

Even when no one thought she could win, she was able to get it done.

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"As soon as I got over there and pinned the girl, I was like, 'Oh my gosh.' I think the most exciting thing was running with the flag," Tedesco said. "That was pretty cool."

Running with the flag and representing the United States is special, but she wants to do that on the biggest stage at the Olympics

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