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We were on the way to the pool for one of the last times we will swim at our community pool before it is closed for the season. All three boys are now swimmers and will be swimming on a club team this Fall.
“I want to watch my future Olympians swim!” I tell my boys. To which my youngest son answers back,
“I’m gonna be THE LEZAK!”
I looked at my husband and we both smiled. At that moment I was bursting with pride for my clever 7 year old son.
For those of you who did not keep up with the Olympics, The Lezak, is Jason Lezak. A teammate of Michael Phelps. Not just any teammate. The heroic efforts of this young man made it possible for Mr. Phelps to be the most decorated Olympian of all time. The Lezak swam the last leg of the 4×100m Free Relay. THE greatest anchor leg in swimming history.
The fastest split of all time. 46.06!
When The Lezak started his world record final leg, the U.S. Team was trailing the French leader by a full body length. Jason Lezak was facing the world’s best 100 meter freestyle swimmer, Alain Bernard, with no hope of catching him. With a burst of energy and team spirit, Jason gave it his all. He touched a mere .08 of a second in front of Bernard.
While Michael Phelps traveled home first class to a hero’s welcome, Jason Lezak rode humbly home in coach. Michael has set a fine example for young swimmers everywhere and deserves all the accolades he has received. But it takes a special person to want to be “The Lezak“. A self-less hero that embodies team spirit. The ultimate team player!
September 2, 2008 |
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trysh, Crafting September 5, 2008 8:24 am
What a wonderful post! And your son is amazing for picking up the quality he wanted to emulate - to be the Lezak! That’s quite a thing in one so young - and speaks volumes for your parenting!
Antman, Antman September 7, 2008 5:33 pm
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