The valedictorian in my highschool class was the second or third fastest guy on my swim team, and I remember him. But being remembered isn't the point. Which

The valedictorian in my highschool class was the second or third fastest guy on my swim team, and I remember him. But being remembered isn't the point. Which team won a swim meet was never a big deal to us, most people didn't care at all and were trying to beat their own personal records. Personal improvement was the focus, not fame or medals. With relay events there was more pressure to perform, but only relatively so.