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In the bustling halls of her school, Bec is known for her lightning‑fast strokes and her fierce drive to win every swim contest. But when the head coach invites her to the junior squad, Bec’s focus shifts: she must learn to balance competition with camaraderie, trusting teammates as much as her own talent.
As the squad trains, Bec faces new obstacles—tougher races, strategic splits, and the pressure to push beyond her limits. Along the way she discovers that real victory lies not only in medals but in the support of friends, the thrill of collective effort, and the personal growth that comes from giving her all.
By the end of the story, Bec realizes that swimming is a lifelong sport of learning, collaboration, and self‑discovery—an insight that will carry her beyond the pool into any future challenge.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Thalia Kalkipsakis
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