Swimmer Takeshi Matsuda competed with his ultimate goal to beat the world’s elite like Michael Phelps and win an Olympic gold medal.
He wasn’t able to achieve that, but it didn’t leave a bad taste in his mouth. Looking back, he treasures every moment and is proud of himself for sustaining his challenge for such a long time.
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