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Maame Biney is in pursuit of redemption.
Marianna Massey / Amanda K Bailey
But flash forward to December of 2021 and everything had changed.
The University of Utah student competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials as the lone returning Olympian.
And this time Biney, who turns 22 at the end of January, did not disappoint.
The Ghanian-born athlete clinched her spot on Team USA with adominant victory in the 500 meters.
Its been a rough couple of years, an emotional Bineytold NBCafter her win.
Ive been through so much mentally.
When the Red Bull athlete accomplished her goal, some of that pressure appeared to lift.
Around 10 p.m, the first thing I do to wind down is take a shower.
Hot water feels amazing, especially in the winter.
I can only really wash my braids once a week.
When I wash my hair, I useAussie Miracle Moist shampoo and conditionerit makes my hair nice and soft.
I love using the pore-refining toner serum fromFenty.
It’s super nice, super convenient.
Then comes theOlay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Moisturizer.
I also useUp & Ups 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Gelto treat acne.
I just put a little bit on spots where I have pimples.
After that dries, I put on tretinoin medication cream directly onto my pimples.
(I get my toothbrushes from the dollar store.)
Im pretty particular about my closet.
I always have my clothes hanging in a certain rainbow-color order and my shoes organized in their boxes.
As for my bed?
I have a weighted blanket that I absolutely love.
I love the feeling of the weighted blanket on my body.
I useHeadspacefor nighttime too.
I always have rain sounds going and I just fall asleep to that.
Its so good, so relaxing.
I love sleeping cold, especially during the winter right now.
Its literally the perfect weather.
I open my window and its the best feeling to have that rush of cold air on my face.
My sleep routine has changed for the better lately.
I used to go to bed a lot later.
Id fall asleep at 2 a.m., which is not good.
Then I would wake up super tired and wonder why.
I have myOura ringfor bedtime.
That tracks my sleep, my heart rate, and how I slept that night.
Lately Ive been sleeping pretty well.
But in general its been good: Ive been going to bed tired, and its been really nice.
Oura Smart Ring Generation 3
Oura
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