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Olivia Schmidt

Switching Lanes

April 10, 20266 views
Switching Lanes

One of the things I love most about what I do is the variety. Today I went from sprint work on the track straight into swim training. Two completely different environments, but both demanding in their own way.

It forces me to stay adaptable. My body has to adjust, but so does my mindset. You can’t approach everything the same way, you have to stay aware of what each sport needs from you.

There’s also something refreshing about not getting too comfortable. Just when I think I’ve found a rhythm, I’m thrown into a different challenge. It keeps me sharp and reminds me why I started doing this in the first place.

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Olivia Schmidt

@oliviaschmidt

I’m Olivia Schmidt, an Olympic athlete representing Team USA. I compete across multiple sports because I love the challenge of pushing my limits in new ways. Whether I’m on the track, in the water, or in the gym, I’m always chasing progress and seeing how far I can go.

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