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[quote=Anonymous]PPs' points about objectivity are well-taken - the same can be said for sports like cross-country and track and field (and rowing, maybe not quite as much). IME, this objectivity makes for a stronger team culture than many traditional team sports. Kids cheer for their teammates and their teammates cheer for them without any need to fight over playing time. The repetitiveness of swimming tends to draw a certain personality - you have to enjoy hard work for the sake of hard work and be able to keep yourself focused. Swimmers, like runners and rowers, include pretty much anyone who works hard, supports their teammates, and doesn't whine. The big downside to me, as a parent of swimmers, is they have to practice more frequently from a younger age to be very competitive, at least most of the time. But, you know the potential meet schedule for the whole year in advance, which is helpful. [/quote]
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