How Simone Manuel Swam Past Every Adversity to Make Her Return Trip to the Olympics
When she returned to practice in April, she was far from full-speed ahead, struggling through sessions and rarely getting in the full-workout, calling that final push "an uphill climb."
Ultimately, her 54.17 finish in the semifinals of the 100m—that left her just 0.02 seconds away from a spot in the finals—"was the best I could be today, in this moment," the current American record holder admitted to reporters, as she fielded questions for 24 unflinching minutes. "That's a tough pill to swallow, but what makes it easier to swallow is that I went out there and did my best.
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