“It’s been a dream since I was 6 years old,” Shore said of standing on the podium as one of the top eight finishers. “It’s something I really want to do and I’m not goig to stop until I get it done.

“It hasn’t hit me yet. But it all will. … I’m better when I’m the underdog. I know I have nothing to lose. Go do my best and everyone is already proud of me. I’m thankful for the opportunity. Everything else is just bonus.”