Reilly loves playing sports because she enjoys being active, working with teammates, improving her skills, and loves a challenge.
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Receive Text UpdatesReilly loves competitive swimming because she enjoys setting goals and working hard to beat her previous times. Early morning practices and consistent training have taught Reilly discipline, time management, and perseverance. She enjoys racing because every meet is an opportunity to see how her hard work has paid off. Swimming with teammates creates friendships, encouragement, and a strong sense of teamwork, even though races are individual events.
Reilly admires Katie Ledecky because of her incredible success and record breaking achievements in swimming. Reilly is inspired by Katie's dedication, hard work, and commitment to improving every day. Katie's humility and sportsmanship make her a positive role model. Reilly hopes to follow Katie's example by training hard, staying focused, and always giving her best.
Reilly's favorite stroke is the butterfly. During the 25 Y fly championship event, she disqualified because she moved her foot while on the block. This was devastating to Reilly, but she learned from this experience, made adjustments and came back the following year placing 2nd with an impressive time of 16.58 at just eight years old. She didn't give up or make excuses, she pushed forward.
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