Why technique, discipline & hard work matter now & in the long run

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When I was 12 years old, I was getting ready to compete in the final of the 12 & under 100 metres Butterfly event at the Victorian Country Swimming Titles in the 1970s. The event was being held in Mildura, Victoria on the Australia Day Long Weekend in January which is at the height of summer. The day temperature was around 35°C. My race was in the middle of the day just after the Australia Day speeches.

I was up against the state champion and was positioned as 3rd fastest in the final, swimming in lane 3. I was an ... read more by subscribing.

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