This is a quote I took directly from the comments section from an article entitled "After Olympic Struggles, Ziegler Is Back in the Pool". The comment was written by Claire . I couldn't have said this any better myself!
"As former world record holder and Olympic gold medalist, Jeff Rouse, once said…swimming is about the journey, not the outcome. Swimming builds strong bodies, disciplined minds, and compassion for people who face the same competitive challenges on a regular basis. It’s the love of the sport that keeps swimmers going. When looking at any athlete, it’s the totality of his or her work that really matters…the personal bests, the work ethic, the love of the sport that each swimmer instills in others. Whether a swimmer receives an Olympic gold medal or simply advances to A meets in summer competition, each day in the pool is a victory. It teaches swimmers how to work hard without the promise of success, how to advance or even win with humility, and how to grapple with defeat without dishonor. Swimming is a tremendous sport. It teaches valuable lessons that are applicable to all life’s endeavors."
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