The Olympian's Victorious Leap
The Olympian climbed the diving board’s ladder, the long view of anxious spectators widening in front of him. The hum of the audience died. A bird changed direction overhead, flew south.
He considered his years of training, the arduous workouts in the gym, the long runs under the Arizona sun, the plaguing injuries of an overworked athlete, the unfathomable accident suffered by his coach.
Today wasn’t for him. Today was for the late coach Thompson. Today was for victory – for a perfect ten.
He jiggled his butt, the red Speedo working over each cheek like frosting on a cake, and raised his hands above his head. He felt the light Beijing breeze tickle the hollows of his armpits. He went through the routine in his head. He opened his eyes, looked down at the water – whispered, “beautiful muffin,” his good luck phrase. He leapt.
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