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Olivia Schmidt

Small Wins

April 10, 20262 views

Not every day is about big breakthroughs. Today was one of those days where progress showed up in a small way, a slightly faster time, a cleaner movement, a better finish.

A while ago, I used to overlook those moments because they didn’t feel significant enough. But now I know they’re everything. Those tiny improvements are what build momentum over time.

Some days, the win is just showing up and doing the work when you don’t feel like it. Other days, it’s seeing a number shift just enough to remind you you're moving forward. Either way, I’ve learned to take it and keep going.

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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.