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By Rachel Ewart, Swimming World College Intern<\/em><\/p>\n

Approaching senior year of college can be one of the most intimidating feelings for a collegiate athlete, especially when it comes to finishing out a swim career. With one year left at Ouachita Baptist University, and 16 years of swimming under my belt, I know this sport has shaped me more than words can describe.<\/p>\n

More\u00a0Than A Sport<\/h3>\n

Unlike everything else that has simply come and gone, swimming has remained constant in my life. Through times of happiness or times of sorrow, jumping in the water for a solid workout always seemed to help, regardless of the situation. The pool created an environment of productivity, self-discipline and family that cannot be found anywhere else.<\/p>\n

The teammates I\u2019ve met throughout the years have provided a support system that I wouldn\u2019t get with any other type of involvement. College swimming has been an experience I wouldn\u2019t trade for the world. Even though being a collegiate athlete means waking up at 5 a.m. for practice, rocking the classic \u201cwet messy bun\u201d look, and eating more food in the cafeteria than the average male college student, I wouldn\u2019t want it any other way.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: Hannah Magurder<\/p><\/div>\n

Why Positivity Matters<\/h3>\n

Like any dedicated athlete, I\u2019ve had my fair share of ups and downs with swimming. Throughout the years, improvement was a huge factor that drove me to work harder. It was easy to be motivated when I saw my times progress at every meet. But after a solid three-year plateau, the thought of quitting crossed my mind several times. I worked hard at each practice, giving it everything I had, but somehow I wasn\u2019t progressing much.<\/p>\n

At times, swimming felt more frustrating than enjoyable, but this past year I\u2019ve adopted a new mindset that has helped tremendously. Many people, myself included, were affected by the death of former Ouachita swimmer and assistant coach Kyle Tilley. Within one night, one car crash, he was gone. I ended up writing a feature story about Kyle<\/a> and the impact he had at Ouachita. The people I interviewed said tremendous things about him, his character, and his attitude toward swimming.<\/p>\n

After writing that story, my perspective of my own swimming career changed. Kyle wasn\u2019t the fastest swimmer in the pool. He didn\u2019t go to the Olympics or achieve national cuts. But he was one of the most optimistic, friendly and energetic swimmers on deck. It was his attitude that influenced others and left his legacy.<\/p>\n

Writing about him made me think deeper about what my motives were to swim. In the end, all the medals in the world will not matter, because when we die, we can\u2019t take those with us. Although those achievements should be honored, they shouldn\u2019t be the sole purpose of participating in a sport. What people will remember the most are your passions, your character and your heart.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve realized that success is not what swimming is all about. It\u2019s about staying positive, reaching out to the people who don\u2019t get encouraged enough, and setting a good example with your actions. Those are aspects of swimming that should also be rewarded.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s Your Motive To Swim?<\/h3>\n

My challenge to anyone reading this, whether a swimmer or not, is to think about the legacy you will leave. If you\u2019ve struggled with having a negative mindset about swimming or being successful, remember that there\u2019s more to life than performing well.<\/p>\n

A wise man once told me, \u201cswimming isn\u2019t who you are, it\u2019s what you do.\u201d My father\u2019s saying stuck with me through all of my years of competing. That simple phrase always reminded me that your worth shouldn\u2019t come from a sport, or what you do. As you think about your motives for success, I encourage you to take on a similar mindset, put others first and choose positivity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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