The Golden Lie

Hadley’s POV

Ten Years Later

“And now stepping onto the platform, Hadley Vance, seven-time Olympic gold medalist!”

The whole crowd went wild, my name was being chanted like history was once again being made. I walked out, shoulders squared, heart steady. I was ready. I climbed onto the starting block for the 100-meter race, the noise crashing around me.

I took a deep breath.

My fingers twirled aro