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The Epitome of Team Effort: A Look into the Stallions’ Swim Team’s Recent Extraordinary Performance

May 15, 2023

After demonstrating pure excellence throughout the spring, the Stallion swimmers did not halt their progress but instead maintained their dedication and sparkle in Shanghai. In the midst of cheering crowds and piercing whistles, the Stallions faced another long-course swim challenge: the Rocket Science Swim Challenge at Shanghai's Oriental Sports Center in May. The meet, featuring thousands of talented swimmers, began at 9 A.M. and lasted until 8 P.M. Needless to say, this was the most demanding meet the Stallions had encountered this year. Yet, they rose to the challenge, putting forth all their strength. At the end of the day, the Stallions not only gained 2 golds, 1 silver, and 4 bronze medals, but the team also ranked fifth overall and third among all international school teams.

However, none of these milestones could have been achieved without the support of the Stallion coaches and parents, and the dedication the swimmers put into daily training.

During the three weeks of preparation for the meet, all swimmers, regardless of age, dedicated themselves to every training session: swimming innumerable laps, perfecting every technique, and encouraging each other along the way. To the Stallions, swimming has never been an individual sport, but a team event. On the poolside, the Stallions have always been each other’s rocks, the biggest supporters of one another. They share their experiences without reservation while cheering each other on in training and at the Rocket Science challenge. “Bonding” is a spirit in the Stallions’ culture that allows each swimmer to shine in the pool. This is why they were able to achieve remarkable feats at the Rocket Science meet.

After the meet, the Stallions reflected on the highlights and lessons learned. Even though many swimmers bested their personal best records at the Rocket Science meet, a never-ending pursuit of excellence infiltrates the minds of the Stallions. The Stallions will continuously and cooperatively prepare for any and all upcoming challenges and are committed to facing any and all obstacles that come their way as a team.

(Written by Andrew Yang 8-9, Steven Lin 7-4, and Eileen Chi 11-8 Pictures by PE Department Edited/Supervised by Linxiang Wong Reviewed by Qian Zuo)