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The Triumph of Winning |
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Though I had never been recognized as a remarkable athlete, fate granted me
a chance to shine and claim a prize once. It was during the School Sports
Day when I was called upon to represent my house in the Long Jump event. In
the absence of any other viable candidates, and owing to my towering height
amongst my peers, I was swiftly assigned to the Long Jump pit. My
house-master seemed to harbor a glimmer of hope that I might have a shot at
victory.
And he was not entirely mistaken. True, I did win, but the coveted first
prize eluded me. I could only secure the second spot, trailing behind an
individual at least five centimeters shorter than myself.
The competition gathered about ten participants vying for the sought-after
prizes. Each of us was granted three jumps to showcase our prowess. As my
turn approached, I surged down the lane with all the speed I could muster
and propelled myself from the board. Though I felt I had executed the jump
impeccably, my efforts were deemed a foul. Thus, I had to bide my time for
the next attempt.
I witnessed my fellow competitors springing into the sand-pit with grace
akin to gazelles in flight. One particular lad, the eventual victor,
possessed a build akin to a tank. Not particularly tall, yet his legs
exhibited an impressive might and robustness. It was evident, upon observing
his leap, that surpassing him would prove an insurmountable task.
Indeed, no one managed to outshine him. Despite my best efforts, my jump
amounted to a mere 3.65 meters, paling in comparison to his remarkable
performance. The remaining competitors fared even more poorly.
Nonetheless, the joy of claiming a prize, even if it was the second
position, was indescribable. As I collected my modest plastic token from the
benevolent Headmaster, an elated sense of achievement engulfed me. It was
the very first time I had tasted victory in any form. My house-master,
recognizing my efforts, offered a congratulatory pat on my back, further
buoying my spirits. With a contented smile adorning my face, I returned home
to proudly display the prize to my delighted parents. |
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