Video Interview: Marcin Cieslak Was Not Getting Second in the 200 IM Again

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AUSTIN, Texas, March 27. MARCIN Cieslak did not want to end his collegiate career as a runner-up in the 200 IM at the NCAA Men’s Division I Swimming and Diving Championships, and worked all season to make sure he was not going to lose the race tonight.

In this video interview, Cieslak talked about the goal of winning and how it motivated him in every difficult workout this season. He also relived the race in the championship final, breaking down his strategy for each stroke and how he played into his strengths and weaknesses.

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