“Life is not about how many times you fall down. It's about how many times you get back up.”

Versions of that quote have been attributed to several people through the years.

Anyone looking for a real-life example of the truth in those words can find it in Carson Eshleman.

The Monroe native literally fell not once, but three times on perhaps the biggest stage of his young life.

It cost him a starting job with the University of Michigan men’s gymnastics team and stripped him of his confidence.

But Eshleman got up and continued fighting.

His perseverance was rewarded when he individually became a national runner-up and helped the Wolverines capture that national championship.

“Obviously, in the moment, you don’t want that,” said of his embarrassing performance during a meet against Pen

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