In her freshmen year, Ariya Abdullah of David Douglas participated in the 6A swimming championships for the 50-yard freestyle. She aimed to enjoy the experience and not impose excessive pressure on herself. Despite her desire to win, she felt uncertainty about her ability to do so, suggesting a balanced mindset going into competition: prioritizing enjoyment while still hoping for success.
I was looking to win it, but I didn't really know if I had it in me to win that.
All I wanted to do was have fun during that race.
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