For myself, losing is not coming second. It’s getting out of the water knowing you could have done better. For myself, I have won every race I’ve been in.
Meaning of the quote
This quote by Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe is about how he sees winning and losing. Thorpe says that for him, losing doesn't mean coming in second place. Instead, it's about getting out of the water and knowing you could have done better. He believes that he has won every race he's been in, even if he didn't come in first place. This shows that Thorpe cares more about giving his best effort and being satisfied with his performance than just winning.
About Ian Thorpe
Ian Thorpe is a legendary Australian swimmer who dominated the freestyle events in the early 2000s, winning 5 Olympic gold medals and becoming the youngest-ever individual male World Champion. His impressive achievements and speed in the pool earned him the nickname “Thorpedo”, and he is considered one of Australia’s most popular and successful athletes.
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