We both knew the significance of the night. The last time in this forum. No more pressure, no more crowds, no more expectations.
We have both worked hard to enjoy the moment. To smile more. To dwell on success and not perseverate on what could have been.
As he slipped on the LZR for the last time, I took out a loonie we had been given prior to the meet. As many know, there is now Canadian folklore of the luck of the loonie that was imbedded at center ice for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics of 2002, which culminated in a hockey gold medal. The loonie fit perfectly in the back of suit and we made our way to the ready room.
He swam well, the best time for the season, he finished seventh. On a personal level a good swim, best 50 free this season, however he was not in the mix for this race, he is a distance guy.
We shook hands as we left the deck. His head was high, there was a smile. It was over.
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Donovan's on UBC's home page today!
http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/ubcreports/2008/08jul03/swimmer.html?src=ubcca
well done. it must feel good to be finished. enjoy the rest of your time away.
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